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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.

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.

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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website entitled, "Promoting Health Equity Through Education Programs and Policies: Center-Based Early Childhood Education." The information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

Kathryn Curran, PhD1,2; Katherine E. Heiman, MPH2; Tushar Singh, PhD1,3; Zachary Doobovsky4; Joni Hensley4; Beth Melius, MPH5; Laura Burnworth, MPH2; Ian Williams, PhD2; Megin Nichols, DVM2.

Orion Z. McCotter, MPH1; Rachel M. Smith, MD1; Mathew Westercamp, PhD1; Thomas M.

Jennifer Singleterry, MA1; Zach Jump, MA1; Anne DiGiulio1; Stephen Babb, MPH2; Karla Sneegas, MPH2; Allison MacNeil, MPH2; Lei Zhang, PhD2; Kisha-Ann S. Williams2.

Kathleen L. Dooling, MD1,2; Karrie-Ann Toews, MPH1; Lauri A. Hicks, DO1; Laurel E.

Judy Ng, PhD1,2; Faye Ye, MS1; Lindsey Roth, MPP1; Katherine Sobel1; Sepheen Byron, MHS1; Mary Barton, MD1; Megan Lindley, MPH3; Shannon Stokley, MPH3.

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.