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Community Water Fluoridation – One of the 10 Greatest Public Health Achievements of the 20th Century
The safety and benefits of fluoride are well documented. For 70 years, people in the United States have benefited from drinking water with fluoride, leading to better dental health. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentImproving Access to Physical Activity – Joint Use Agreements
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Division of Community Health supports community-level health efforts to improve access to physical activity opportunities. Two-thirds of adults and nearly one-third of children and teens in the United States are overweight or obese – and physical inactivity is a leading contributor to this epidemic. In many Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentThe Problem With Sodium in America
Research shows Americans eat too much sodium, which can increase blood pressure and ultimately impact heart health. In a recent study conducted by CDC researchers, thousands of packaged foods sold in grocery stores in three parts of the US were analyzed to determine whether there were regional variations in sodium content that might contribute to Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMaking Healthy Living Easier
Mobile Food Markets: Increasing Access to Healthy Foods CDC’s Division of Community Health (DCH) is strengthening community-level health efforts throughout the nation to improve access to healthy eating options. Eating healthy foods can reduce the risk of many health conditions, including obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Although these diseases are Read More >
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