Preventing Chronic Disease

This article is part of the Chronic Conditions, Multimorbidity, and Health Outcomes Among US Adults collection

2025 Student Research and Essay Collection

Students offer their input on public health challenges and innovative ways to address them

Chronic Conditions, Multimorbidity, and Health Outcomes Among US Adults

Coordination of Health Care Use and Health Disparities Among Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

The Strong Heart Study Collection

35 Years of Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being in American Indian Communities

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Volume 22

ISSN: 1545-1151

Just Released September 11, 2025

Caregiver-Reported Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Cavities in Children Aged 1 to 5 Years, National Survey of Children’s Health 2021–2022

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Advancing Chronic Disease Data Modernization Enhancements to Meet Current and Future Public Health Challenges

Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches in Chronic Disease Research and Practice

From Data to Action: National, State & Local Efforts to End Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Product Use

Mapping Chronic Disease In the United States

Implementation Evaluation: Assessing Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Impact of Public Health Programs

State and Local Health Departments: Research, Surveillance, and Evidence-Based Public Health Practices

Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic Disease

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End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) Could Be Prevented With More Patient Education and Support

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