The Power of Prevention
Reducing the Health and Economic Burden
of Chronic Disease
2003 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Abstract: The
Power of Prevention describes the seriousness of
chronic diseases and the need to prevent them as a strategy to combat this
epidemic and to reduce related health care costs. This document outlines
the public health perspective on and approach to reducing the health and
economic burden of chronic disease by focusing on prevention. Graphs and maps that show
relevant health-related trends, including the aging of the U.S.
population, the increase in the number of obese Americans, and medical
care costs, help illustrate the need to focus on preventing chronic
disease. This document also provides a national chronic disease prevention
agenda and outlines specific steps that can be taken to prevent chronic
disease and improve people's health.
Suggested Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Power of Prevention. Reducing the Health and Economic Burden of
Chronic Disease. Atlanta: Department of Health and Human Services,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February 2003.
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We Face an Epidemic of Unparalleled Proportion...
Health Care Spending is on the Rise...
The Power of Prevention...
A Vision for Prevention
The Call to Action: Our National Chronic Disease Prevention Agenda
Meeting the Challenge of Chronic Disease
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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Mail
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