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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.

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.

Food poisoning or foodborne illness is a costly, yet preventable public health problem. Learn about food borne diseases, illnesses, and how to prevent with food safety.

View and Print CDC immunization schedules for those ages birth through 18 years.

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called 'the Voice of CDC,' the MMWR series is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. MMWR readership predominately consists of physicians, nurses, public health practitioners, epidemiologists and other scientists, researchers, educators, and laboratorians.

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called 'the Voice of CDC,' the MMWR series is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. MMWR readership predominately consists of physicians, nurses, public health practitioners, epidemiologists and other scientists, researchers, educators, and laboratorians.

Any reason you have to stay away from cigarettes, no matter what it may be, is brilliant. You’ll want to keep your hands free to catch that boomerang, for instance.

Any way you slice it, smoking is dangerous stuff. From the toxic mix of chemicals in every puff of cigarette smoke to the harm it causes your body, a closer look will leave you wanting to #RunLikeHell.

Nikki Bella says she would not be the longest reigning Divas Champion of all-time if she let smoking get in the way. #ReasonsNotToSmoke

NCI QuitPal is a free mobile app for iPhone or iPad to support smokers working to quit smoking. In this demonstration video, learn about key features of NCI QuitPal. The interactive app was developed using proven quit strategies and tools to help change behavior and assist you with giving up smoking. Search "QuitPal" in the App Store to download for free. For more information, visit: www.smokefree.gov/apps/nciquitpal