Disease PreventionOverview What are the priorities? - Overweight and Obesity
- Increasing Physical Activity
- HIV/AIDS
- Tobacco Use
- Preventing Birth Defects
- Preventing Injury
Why are these priorities? - Seven of 10 Americans who die each year die of a preventable chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes and many forms of cancer.
- Tobacco-related illnesses are the leading cause of death and kill 435,000 people each year.
How can we solve/address these priorities? - Eat healthy foods
- Be physically active
- Don't smoke
- Limit alcohol and avoid drugs
How is the Office of the Surgeon General/HHS helping? - Through HHS initiatives such as Steps to a HealthierUS, Healthy Lifestyles & Disease Prevention, and the Small Steps Campaign, we are encouraging American families to take small, manageable steps within their current lifestyle — versus drastic changes — to ensure long-term health.
Overweight and Obesity Increasing Physical Activity
HIV/AIDS
Tobacco Use
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