Show DomainsMeasuring how many Americans have chronic diseases or chronic disease risk factorsCDC uses dozens of surveillance systems to collect data on chronic diseases and their risk factors. These systems—often the only source of such data—help epidemiologists understand how chronic diseases affect Americans. Surveillance and epidemiology guide us in putting our resources to the best use. Without them, our prevention and control efforts would be guesswork. Examples of Epidemiology and Surveillance
Improving environments to make it easier for people to make healthy choicesHealthy environments promote health and support healthy behaviors in community settings such as schools, child care programs, and worksites. Approaches that improve the environment reach more people, are more cost-effective, and are more likely than individual approaches to have a lasting effect on population health. Environmental Approaches That Work
Strengthening health care systems to deliver prevention services that keep people well and diagnose diseases earlyThe right health care system interventions can improve the use and quality of clinical preventive services. These services can help prevent disease or catch it early, reduce risk factors, and manage complications. Giving people better access to quality preventive services can reduce health disparities. Examples of Health Care System Interventions
Connecting clinical services to community programs that help people prevent and manage their chronic diseases and conditionsBy linking people who have chronic diseases or chronic disease risk factors to community resources, CDC can help them improve their quality of life, prevent or slow down the disease, avoid complications, and reduce the need for more health care. Improved links between the community and clinical settings often mean that clinicians can refer patients to proven programs, ideally with community organizations and lay providers getting reimbursed by health insurance. Examples of Community-Clinical Links
Why is prevention and promotion important?A major purpose of the health promotion and disease prevention approach, both for individuals and an entire population, is to recognize the health problems for which preventive efforts can result in the more appropriate utilization of health services and improvements in health status.
What is the importance of health promotion?As a core function of public health, health promotion supports governments, communities and individuals to cope with and address health challenges. This is accomplished by building healthy public policies, creating supportive environments, and strengthening community action and personal skills.
How can you contribute to the prevention of diseases in your community?Healthy Habits. #1 Handle & Prepare Food Safely. Food can carry germs. ... . #2 Wash Hands Often. ... . #3 Clean & Disinfect Commonly Used Surfaces. ... . #4 Cough and Sneeze into a Tissue or Your Sleeve. ... . #5 Don't Share Personal Items. ... . #6 Get Vaccinated. ... . #7 Avoid Touching Wild Animals. ... . #8 Stay Home When Sick.. How can you help in promoting health awareness in your community?4 Ways to Improve the Public Health in Your Community for National Public Health Week. Start Being Healthy at Work. ... . Volunteer at a Local Social Services Organization. ... . Encourage Carpooling and the Use of Public Transit. ... . Pursue a Public Health Career.. |