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You will only know the success of the plan if you monitor your progress. Formally launch and implement the plan which becomes part of your organizational practices and policies.

You will only know the success of the plan if you monitor your progress. Formally launch and implement the plan which becomes part of your organizational practices and policies.

Physical Activity is Essential to Healthy Aging. Learn more...

Saleena Subaiya, MD1,2; Laure Dumolard, PhD3; Patrick Lydon, MPH3; Marta Gacic-Dobo, MSc3; Rudolf Eggers, MMed(Civ)3; Laura Conklin, MD1.

Every year, more than 2 million persons in the United States are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and approximately 23,000 persons die as a result of these infections (1). The rise of antibiotic resistance continues to represent a serious threat to human and animal health, national security, and economies worldwide. November 16–22, 2015, is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, an annual observance to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use.

Learn more about which vaccines you may need if you have Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2.

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.

This video provides information on potassium iodide or “KI”. Potassium iodide comes in a pill or a liquid and contains stable, non-radioactive iodine that can help block radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland. KI is available without a prescription, but should only be taken on the advice of public health or emergency management officials. Other videos focused on pharmaceutical countermeasures for radiation emergencies can be found here: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/protectiveactions.asp Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/Protective_Actions_Videos/KI/CDC_KI_v4_1080-HI.mp4

Has your mother or sister had breast cancer? Does your mother, father, sister, or brother have diabetes? Did your mother, father, brother, or sister have colorectal (colon) cancer before age 50? If you answered “yes,” you are more likely to get the same disease as your parent or sibling and should consider earlier screening. Talk to your doctor about when to start screening and what other steps to take to prevent the disease or find it early. Finding disease early can often mean better health in the long run.