The Role of State Public Health Agencies in Addressing Less Prevalent Chronic Conditions

The Role of State Public Health Agencies in Addressing Less Prevalent Chronic Conditions

Introduction State-based chronic disease programs typically focus on the most prevalent chronic conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, but interest in less prevalent chronic conditions (LPCCs), such as epilepsy, is growing. In our study, we examined the perceived roles of...

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Main Authors: Fran C. Wheeler, PhD, Lynda A. Anderson, PhD, Cynthia Boddie-Willis, MD, MPH, Patricia H. Price, DO, Mary Kane, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-07-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
chronic disease
prevention
public health
LPCCs
less prevalent chronic conditions
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/jul/04_0129.htm#top

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