Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health Promotion
Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco can prevent or control the devastating effects of many diseases. CDC is committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability and ensure a long, productive, healthy life for all people.
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2003 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results
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National Bone Health Campaign
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