A network of academic researchers, public health agencies, and community members that conducts applied research in disease prevention and control.
News
- PRC Program Co-Sponsors 2010 Conference with SOPHE. Call for Abstracts Now Open!
- Three New Minority Fellows Start Prevention Research (2009)
- Executive Summary of PRC National Evaluation Findings Available
- Seeds of Hope: New Web Site and Its Community Story
- CDC Program Expands to Study Health Needs of Underserved
Feature
PRC Program Hosts Seminar Series at CDC in Summer 2009
The PRC Program’s current funding cycle draws to a close in September 2009, and several PRCs already have results from their core research projects. The PRC Program is hosting a four-part series of presentations for CDC staff to learn about these projects. Topics include deaf health, community-based prevention marketing, health and well-being in youth, and prevention of childhood overweight.
Next seminar: September 9, 2009
Featured Prevention Research Story
Mixed-Use Communities: A Route to Healthy Living?
When people move to mixed-use neighborhoods, they may reduce their car time, but do they increase their healthy habits overall? Researchers at the Emory University PRC are using new technology and a bit of footwork to help answer this question.
See catalog of past stories of prevention research.
See booklet of prevention research stories. (PDF-2MB)
- Page last reviewed: June 26, 2009
- Page last updated: August 20, 2009
- Content source: Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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