Our Programs and Impact

Finds out how chronic diseases affect populations in the United States.
Studies interventions to find out what works best to prevent and control chronic diseases.
Funds and guides states, territories, cities, and tribes to use interventions that work.
Shares information to help all Americans understand the risk factors for chronic diseases and how to reduce them.

NCCDPHP’s eight divisions work to prevent chronic diseases, encourage healthy habits, and help people with chronic disease prevent complications.

Two NCCDPHP divisions provide funding to state, local, and tribal organizations to reduce heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in their communities.

NCCDPHP works to improve the health of all age groups by promoting good nutrition, physical activity, and other healthy habits.

Find out how interventions save lives and money.

NCCDPHP efforts have led to measurable improvements in health, saving lives and reducing medical costs.

NCCDPHP’s programs, offices, and divisions work to reduce disability, deaths, and costs from preventable chronic diseases.

Page last reviewed: September 15, 2020