The Role of Cooperative Extension in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management: Perspectives from Professionals in the Field

The Role of Cooperative Extension in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management: Perspectives from Professionals in the Field

Chronic diseases are strongly associated with premature death and increased health care costs. Nearly half of American adults report they have one or more chronic health conditions. Cooperative Extension is calling for refocus to refine and align with broader efforts to promote public health by supp...

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Main Authors: Daniel Remley, David Buys, Linda Cronk, Valerie Duff, Julie Garden-Robinson, Marcel Horowitz, Bernestine McGee, Cindy Nelson, Suzanne M. Prevedel, Marla Reicks, Tamara Warren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mississippi State University 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Subjects:
chronic disease prevention and management
cooperative extension
extension
public health
family and consumer sciences
socio-ecological theory
health and wellness framework
extension committee for organization and policy
ecop action teams
nutrition
Online Access:https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol6/iss2/3/

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