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It may not be obvious at a glance, but chronic disease is everywhere.
If you don't have one
you probably know someone who does.
And the effects can show up in the most unexpected places.
It's not isolated to any one group.
It's moms. Dads.
Children. Partners.
Friends.
The numbers may seem overwhelming, but they don't have to be.
CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
is helping communities everywhere make changes
to prevent chronic diseases in the future.
Through various programs, we're already seeing a difference.
More than half a million smokers quit for good.
People are taking preventive measures more seriously.
Schools are now offering healthier lunch options to students.
With the help of water fluoridation and dental sealants, the nation's
oral health is improving. And physical activity is on an upswing.
But we can do more.
It's no one thing that prevents chronic disease.
It's the little shifts that lead to big change.
Together, we can help Americans live longer, healthier lives.
Learn more at cdc.gov/chronicdisease