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| Chronic Disease Epidemiology |
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The Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section tracks and describes the burden of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease among Oregonians, then uses this information to guide efforts that allow control or prevention of these diseases.
Review of the information we collect allows us to recognize situations in which particular communities may be disproportionately affected by disease, so that these disparities can be addressed. It makes it possible to recognize emerging trends that could affect the state's health, such as the recent increase in obesity. It further helps us to assess whether desirable changes, such as increases in physical activity or recommended cancer screening are, in fact, occurring. This makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs in these areas and to refine these efforts.
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Keeping Oregonians Healthy is a statewide report that summarizes information about the burden of chronic diseases and related risk factors among Oregonians. It provides information about how many people in our state are affected by various diseases or conditions that can cause them. It also reviews differences in rates of these conditions by county, by socioeconomic status, and between racial and ethnic communities in the state. Finally, it describes effective strategies through which we can manage and even prevent chronic disease among the state's population.
- Keeping Oregonians Healthy (pdf)
Preventing chronic diseases by reducing tobacco use, improving diet, and promoting physical activity and preventive screenings.
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| HPCDP Program and Initiative Publications |
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