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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - NCCDPHP

Organization URL(s)

cdcinfo@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/index.htm

Other Contact Information

4770 Buford Highway N.E.
MS K-40
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724

800-232-4636 (Voice - Toll-free)
888- 232-6348 (TTY)

Description

The CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) consists of nine divisions that support a variety of activities that improve the nation's health by preventing chronic diseases and their risk factors. Program activities include supporting states’ implementation of public health programs; public health surveillance; translation research; and developing tools and resources for stakeholders at the national, state, and community levels. The Center’s surveillance activities provide data and statistics relevant to each of its program areas.

Online Resources

Arthritis: Key Public Health Messages
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/key.htm
Basic Information About Colorectal Cancer
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/index.htm
Colorectal Cancer Glossary of Terms
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/glossary.htm
Healthy Weight: Rethink Your Drink
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/drinks.html
How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/portion_size.html
How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/fruits_vegetables.html
Overweight and Obesity: Contributing Factors
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/contributing_factors.htm
Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/Prostate/pdf/prosguide.pdf

Print Resources

Serial publications: Chronic Disease Notes and Reports.