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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

The basics of HIV and AIDS and learn how to take steps to prevent transmission and protect yourself from HIV.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Cheryl H. Tan, MPH1; Clark H. Denny, PhD1; Nancy E.

The loss of a baby during pregnancy remains a sad reality for many families. Learn about pregnancy and infant loss and about Harper’s story, a story about a family who lost a child through stillbirth. You can also learn what CDC is doing to understand the preventable causes of stillbirth.

According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, you need to do two types of physical activity each week to improve your health–aerobic and muscle-strengthening. Learn more...

Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (TDAH). ¿Sabía que muchos niños con síntomas de TDAH graves reciben un diagnóstico antes de los 6 años? Los niños pequeños con este trastorno necesitan el tratamiento adecuado. Infórmese sobre la terapia del comportamiento para padres como tratamiento inicial para ayudar a los niños pequeños con TDAH.