Six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease, cancer, stroke, or diabetes. These and other chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in America, and they are also a leading driver of health care costs.
At CDC, our job is to make it easier for all Americans to make healthy choices so they can enjoy life. We know that most chronic diseases can be prevented by eating well, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and excessive drinking, and getting regular health screenings. CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) helps people and communities prevent chronic diseases and promotes health and wellness for all.
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Latest News and Media
- Newest Prediabetes Awareness Campaign by Nation’s Medical Authorities Spreads the Word: 1 in 3 Americans Has Prediabetes, Learn Your Risk
- Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Adults Lowest Ever Recorded: 14% in 2017
- CDC Grand Rounds: Safe Sleep for Infants
- Sales of JUUL e-cigarettes skyrocket, posing danger to youth
- CDC Grand Rounds: Promoting Well-Being and Independence in Older Adults
- U.S. burden of Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias to double by 2060
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Our Offices and Divisions
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
Division of Diabetes Translation
Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Division of Oral Health
Division of Population Health
Division of Reproductive Health
Office on Smoking and Health
- Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
- Page last updated: November 16, 2018
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