National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - NCCDPHP

Organization URL(s)

www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/index.htm  

Other Contact Information

4770 Buford Highway N.E.
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724

770-488-5080 (Voice)
770-488-5969 (FAX)

Description

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) consists of the Division of Adolescent and School Health, the Division of Adult and Community Health, the Division of Diabetes Translation, the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, the Division of Reproductive Health, and the Office on Smoking and Health. NCCDPHP plans, directs, and coordinates a national program for the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic illnesses and conditions and promotes the overall health of the population. NCCDPHP maintains five databases -- Health Promotion and Education Database, Comprehensive School Health Database, Cancer Prevention and Control Database, Prenatal Smoking Cessation Database, and the Epilepsy Education and Prevention Activities Database.

Online Resources

• Arthritis: Self-Management Activities
  http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/arthritis/key.htm
• At A Glance 2007 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/dnpa.htm
• Behavioral Risk Factors Page, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  http://www.cdc.gov/doc.do/id/0900f3ec802272e6
• BMI — Body Mass Index
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/
• Breast Cancer: Basic Information
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/
• CDC's Diabetes Public Health Resource -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
• Cervical Cancer: Basic Information
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/
• Colorectal Cancer Glossary of Terms
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/glossary/
• Colorectal Cancer Questions and Answers
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/faq.htm
• Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Circle of Health for Alaskans
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/pdf/CDCAKbrochure.pdf
• Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
  http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/index.htm
• Eagle Books: Stories about Growing Strong and Preventing Diabetes
  http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/eagle.htm
• Fast Facts on Colorectal Cancer
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/facts.htm
• Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes
  http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/faq/index.htm
• Healthy Weight: Rethink Your Drink
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/healthy_weight/drinks.htm
• Holidays the Healthy Way
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/spotlights/holiday_tips.htm
• How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/healthy_weight/portion_size.htm
• How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/healthy_weight/weight.htm
• National Cancer Data
  http://www.cdc.gov/search.do?action=search&queryText=National+Cancer+Data&x=11&y=12
• National Diabetes Fact Sheet
  http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/factsheet.htm
• Nutrition for Everyone: Quick Tips: Fruits and Vegetables
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/quick_tips/fruit_vegetable.htm
• Nutrition for Everyone: Quick Tips: Healthy Children, Healthy Choices
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/quick_tips/healthy_children.htm
• Nutrition for Everyone: Quick Tips: Tips for Weight Loss and Maintenance
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/quick_tips/tipping_scales.htm
• Oral Health Fact Sheets - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Oral Health Program
  http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/publications/factsheets/index.htm
• Overweight and Obesity: Childhood Overweight
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/childhood/
• Overweight and Obesity: Contributing Factors
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/contributing_factors.htm
• Overweight and Obesity: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/faq.htm
• Physical Activity For Everyone
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm
• Preventing Chronic Disease (Journal)
  http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/index.htm
• Promoting Physical Activity: A Guide for Community Action
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/pahand.htm
• Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/publications/decisionguide/
• School Health Index (SHI): A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
  http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/shi/default.aspx
• School Health Program Funding Opportunities
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/funding.htm
• State/Territory Cancer Data
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cancerburden/
• State-Based Diabetes Control Programs
  http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/states/index.htm
• Targeting Arthritis: The Nation’s Leading Cause of Disability
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/arthritis.htm
• Women and Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General
  http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/sgr_2001/index.htm
• Youth Risk Behavior National Survey
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/yrbs/index.htm

Print Resources

Serial publications: Chronic Disease Notes and Reports.

Related Topics

Birth Defect Cancer Chronic Diseases Diabetes Disease Prevention Epilepsy Federal Clearinghouse Health Promotion Health Sciences Insulin Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Nutrition Oral Health Physical Activity Pregnancy Prenatal Care Public Health Reproductive Health School Health Smoking Folic Acid Maternal Health Body Mass Index

Review Date

Thu Nov 11, 2004