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Through a cooperative agreement with the CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, NACCHO is working to address chronic disease prevention issues, particularly as they relate to nutrition and physical activity. More »

Reducing the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Rural Communities Webcast

This webcast discussed current research on childhood obesity among rural youth, and provided examples of programs that are implementing obesity prevention programs in rural communities.

Speakers:

Dr. Amy Martin, Deputy Director, South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Joyce Houston, M.Ed., R.D., Supervising Public Health Nutritionist, Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services-Public Health Branch
Kelly Loomis, MS, R.D., Project Coordinator, Steps to a HealthierPA-Fayette County

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Wanting to protect people from unnecessary illness and death and recognizing that use of tobacco products is one of the great threats to public’s health, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, NACCHO, and the National Association of Local Boards of Health jointly offer the newly updated “Joint Policy Action Steps toward Tobacco Use Prevention and Control.” More »

CHRONIC DISEASE NEWS

	Steps to a HealthierUS Initiative
	The Steps to a HealthierUS is a national, multi-level program that funds communities to implement chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs that target diabetes, obesity, and asthma. More »

	You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging
	You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging campaign encourages older Americans to make healthier lifestyle choices, improve food choices, and boost physical activity. More »