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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