Chronic Disease Prevention
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NACCHO's Chronic Disease Prevention Team is working with the goal of engaging and enhancing local health department's ability to expand evidence- and practice-based chronic disease prevention activities in their communities and promote change at the policy, systems, and environmental levels in order to reduce the burden of chronic diseases. Our current projects include the following:
Select each of these project sites to find out more information.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. During the month of May, stroke champions and public health professionals are encouraged to educate people of all ages and backgrounds on warning signs and stroke prevention. Spread the word and visit the National Stroke Association online to access information and resources on how you and your loved ones can reduce the incidence of stroke. More » 
In 2010, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) surveyed local health departments (LHDs) across the nation to provide a comprehensive picture of LHD structures, workforce, financing, governance, activities, and services. This research brief highlights the results of the 2010 Profile that are relevant to LHDs’ chronic disease prevention activities. Additionally, it uses 2008 Profile data to show trends and changes in these services over time. The Profile data serve as valuable resource for local and state programmatic staff, national parties, policymakers, and researchers interested in chronic disease prevention and control activities at the local level. Roadmap for Chronic Disease Prevention  NACCHO Releases New Report to Guide the Future of Local Chronic Disease Prevention
Roadmap for Chronic Disease Prevention, produced by NACCHO, provides guidance to local health departments about building the capacity needed to implement population-based strategies to prevent chronic disease irrespective of a LHD's staffing level, legal authority, or population size. The report outlines key functions of LHDs to effectively address population-based chronic disease prevention, examples of activities in each of these functions, and guidance on staffing capacity needed based on jurisdiction size. A free PDF of Roadmap is available for free through the publications library. Hard copies of the publication will also soon be available for ordering through the publications library. To order either version you need to login with your NACCHO username and password or select "New Visitor Registration" to create a new account for free. |
