Category: China
China’s Adult Tobacco Survey Captures a Comprehensive View of Tobacco Use in 14 Cities
China is the most populous country in the world, as well as the largest consumer of cigarettes. With over 300 million smokers, China has the greatest public health benefit to gain from implementing proven tobacco prevention and control strategies. In China, some public health officials have championed local municipalities to engage in tobacco prevention and Read More >
Posted on byTwo Initiatives Worth Their Salt: Reducing Sodium Intake in Philadelphia and Shandong, China

Background information CDC’s 2013 Vital Signs publication reported that more than 200,000 deaths among Americans younger than age 75 are preventable. These deaths from heart disease and stroke, both primary contributors to cardiovascular disease (CVD), could be prevented through better lifestyle practices and better care. Heart disease and stroke are two of our nation’s leading Read More >
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