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Interested in chronic disease data, risk factors, health indicators, and policy measures? CDC is making all these data and indicators much easier to access and use. Use the data to describe the burden of chronic disease as well as common risk factors, identify research gaps, monitor population trends, and evaluate programs.

With quality medical care, people with spina bifida can lead full, healthy lives. If you have spina bifida, it’s important to get the facts so that you can make the best possible health care choices

October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, also known as Day of the Girl. This is a movement to raise awareness of issues that impact young girls worldwide. Learn about several of many important issues in the United States and what we can do to promote the health and safety of girls.

The story of Meagan, a 22-year-old woman who decided to have a lump in her breast checked through ultrasound. The test results found that the lump was not cancerous.

The story of Marleah, a 27-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer.

The story of Cassie, a 42-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer.

Preguntas básicas y respuestas sobre profilaxis de prexposición al VIH o la PrEP.

Early treatment with doxycycline can prevent severe illness and death.

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.