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Virtual Healthy School is a new way interactive learning tool from CDC Healthy Schools. Discover ways to ceate healthier school environments

Emergencies present unique challenges for people living with disabilities.


 
 A key component of the Task Force's work is to identify gaps in the evidence base.


 

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.

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 basics of HIV and AIDS and learn how to take steps to prevent transmission and protect yourself from HIV.

Start talking to those around you about emergency preparedness today

Approximately 32% of US children are overweight or obese. Restaurant and fast food meals contribute 18% of daily calories for children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years. Changing children’s menus may improve their diets. This case study describes Best Food for Families, Infants, and Toddlers (Best Food FITS), a community-based intervention designed to address childhood obesity. The objective of this study was to improve San Marcos children’s access to healthy diets through partnerships with local restaurants, removing sugar-sweetened beverages, decreasing the number of energy-dense entrées, and increasing fruit and vegetable offerings on restaurant menus.

The HIV epidemic is a serious public health issue in the Hispanic/Latino community.