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CDC adapted the social ecological model of health promotion to represent the Colorectal Cancer Control Program's multi-level approach to colorectal cancer prevention.

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is committed to the Healthy People goal of eliminating elevated blood lead levels in children by 2020. CDC continues to assist state and local childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, to provide a scientific basis for policy decisions, and to ensure that health issues are addressed in decisions about housing and the environment.

Standards for Adult Immunization Practice. ALL healthcare professionals – whether they provide vaccinations or not – should ensure their adult patients are fully immunized.

SARS, CDC Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome information

Lead poisoning can be prevented. Learn how to prevent children’s exposure.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All women ages 50 to 74, including women with disabilities, should have a screening mammogram every two years as an important way to lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.

Don’t let your health get tricked this Halloween! Here are a few ways to stay safe and healthy.

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.