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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.

John D. Omura, MD1,2; Susan A. Carlson, PhD2; Prabasaj Paul, PhD2; Kathleen B.

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.

World Heart Day will be observed September 29, 2015. The focus of World Heart Day is creating heart-healthy environments where persons live, work and play. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in the world.

Gavin B. Grant, MD1; Susan E. Reef, MD1; Alya Dabbagh, PhD2; Marta Gacic-Dobo, MSc2; Peter M.

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.

Hsiu Wu, MD1; Lisa B. Hightow-Weidman, MD2; Cynthia L. Gay, MD2; Xinjian Zhang, PhD1; Steve Beagle2; Laura Hall, MPH1,3; Tonyka Jackson, MPH1,3; Jenni Marmorino, PhD2; Ann N.

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.

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on September 27 to direct attention to the ongoing and disproportionate impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. MSM represent approximately 2% of the U.S.