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Communicating the Value of Chronic Disease Prevention
The study by Barile and colleagues in the current issue of Preventing Chronic Disease highlights the heavy toll of chronic diseases, especially multiple chronic conditions, on the health and economy of the United States. Far and away, chronic conditions cause more deaths, disability, years of reduced productivity and quality of life, and health care costs Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentIncreasing Access to Drinking Water
What we drink can affect our health, and calories from drinks can add up quickly. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as regular sodas, fruit-flavored drinks, coffees and teas, and sports and energy drinks, are the largest source of added sugars and are major contributors of calories to Americans’ diets. Read More >
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Americans with mental illness smoke at higher rates and die on average 25 years earlier than the rest of the US population. They also often have substance abuse problems. People with mental illness often lack access to treatment, and those who do gain access often find themselves in programs that mistakenly believe using tobacco Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentState Alcohol Policies and Alcoholic Cirrhosis Deaths
In 2010, excessive drinking cost the United States $249 billion and is responsible for 88,000 deaths in America each year, including 1 in 10 deaths among working age adults. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentOlder Adults in the Workplace: A Win–Win
My dad lived until he was 85 and, although he officially retired at 60, he managed a quarter century more of productive and rewarding work activity. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentSchools are the Right Place for a Healthy Start
Schools are part of our communities and the right place for a healthy start. Our children spend the vast majority of their day at school, so schools play a critical role in all aspects of their lives and can shape lifelong healthy eating habits. Additionally, giving students access to healthy foods in school can Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentFirst for Thirst: Increasing Access to Drinking Water
What we drink can affect our health, and calories from drinks can add up quickly. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as regular sodas, fruit-flavored drinks, coffees and teas, and sports and energy drinks, are the largest source of added sugars and are major contributors of calories to Americans’ diets. Daily SSB intake is associated with Read More >
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By Samuel F. Posner, PhD Editor in Chief Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention One of the great pleasures of being the Editor in Chief of Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentIncreasing Dental Sealant Use to Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
Tooth decay continues to be one of the most common chronic diseases of children and adolescents in the United States. By age 17, nearly 70% of adolescents have had tooth decay; most of the decay occurs in the pits and fissures of the back teeth. Children from low-income homes are about 20% more likely Read More >
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What we drink can affect our health, and calories from drinks can add up quickly. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as regular sodas, fruit-flavored drinks, coffees and teas, and sports and energy drinks, are the largest source of added sugars and are major contributors of calories to Americans’ diets. Daily SSB intake is associated with Read More >
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