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Public Health Webpage Directory
Chronic disease prevention
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Asthma resources
In King County, asthma is the most common reason for children to be admitted to the hospital. This website includes tips on avoiding respiratory "triggers" that set off an asthma episode and details the efforts by the King County Asthma Forum.
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Healthy Aging Partnership (external site)
A multi-agency partnership including Public Health - Seattle & King County, the Healthy Aging Partnership's goals include educating social service and health care professionals, caregivers, policymakers and others in our community about issues related to the health and well being of older adults.
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Nutrition
Tips and facts on making healthy food choices in your daily diet. Describes how to interpret the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutrition Facts label. Includes a free email alert subscription service announcing what the newest Recipe of the Week on our website.
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Overweight Prevention Initiative
The King County Overweight Prevention Initiative brings together a diverse group of organizations from throughout the county in order to make changes that promote healthier eating and more active living.
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Physical Activity
The benefits of regular physical activity in preventing chronic disease have been reported widely. Regular physical activity can also help manage the symptoms of chronic disease and improve quality of life.
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REACH 2010 Coalition for Diabetes
The mission of the REACH 2010 Coalition is to reduce diabetes health disparities experienced by communities of color. Through strong partnerships, the Coalition supports the empowerment of individuals, families, and communities, and creates sustainable long-term approaches to prevention and control of diabetes by utilizing all appropriate community resources in King County. |
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