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Physical Activity: We All Can and Must Do More

Posted on May 16, 2022 by ODPHP

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Any discussion of health promotion or disease prevention strategies must reflect on the importance of physical activity. It is that elemental. Along with maintaining good nutrition and emotional health, incorporating regular physical activity can help to prevent multiple chronic diseases and improve the odds of better outcomes should you become ill from various conditions.

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Healthy People Webinar Series Kick-Off: Connecting Healthy People 2020 and Healthy People 2030

Posted on May 9, 2022 by ODPHP

On Thursday, March 31st the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) hosted the inaugural webinar of the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series. Titled Bridging Healthy People 2020 and Healthy People 2030, the webinar featured presentations from NCHS and ODPHP leadership on high-level progress made at the end of Healthy People 2020, the transition to Healthy People 2030, and elements of Healthy People 2030...

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We Can Achieve Health Equity

Posted on April 15, 2022 by ODPHP

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Health equity is a necessary condition in the pursuit of meaningful health outcomes for individuals and society. The health of communities, and the nation, is unattainable without equitable access to the conditions that favor health and the ability to propitiously influence those conditions – what some refer to as civic muscle. Now, more than ever, we are aware of the importance of community-defined needs and community-driven action to improve health and well-being.

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