Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.

Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors: tobacco use, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol use.

❖ Helping smokers quit and promoting smoke-free public spaces.

❖ Increasing access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities.

❖ Promoting lifestyle change and disease self-management programs.

❖ Promoting women’s reproductive health.

❖ Promoting clinical preventive services.

❖ Promoting oral health through community water fluoridation.

❖ Promoting healthy sleep.