National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is a major operating component of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services under the leadership of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, such as Xavier Becerra and Tom Price. The center works closely with other CDC components, including the National Center for Infectious Diseases and the National Center for Environmental Health, as well as external partners like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Heart Association. The center's efforts are guided by the Healthy People 2030 initiative, a 10-year plan developed by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion within the United States Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies.

● Overview

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion focuses on reducing the burden of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity, which are major causes of death and disability in the United States, as reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The center's work is informed by research from institutions like the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), as well as data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The center collaborates with state and local health departments, such as the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the California Department of Public Health, to implement evidence-based programs and policies, often in partnership with organizations like the American Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association.

● Organization and Structure

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is led by a director, who reports to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such as Rochelle Walensky and Robert Redfield. The center is organized into several divisions, including the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity and the Division of Diabetes Translation, which work closely with other CDC divisions, such as the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control and the Division of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. The center also collaborates with other federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), as well as international organizations like the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

● Programs and Initiatives

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion implements a range of programs and initiatives to prevent and control chronic diseases, including the National Diabetes Prevention Program and the Tips From Former Smokers campaign, which are often developed in partnership with organizations like the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The center also supports state and local health departments in their efforts to promote healthy behaviors and prevent chronic diseases, through initiatives like the State and Local Public Health Actions to Prevent Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease and Stroke (1305) grant program, which is administered in collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO). Additionally, the center works with schools and communities to promote healthy eating and physical activity, through programs like the HealthierUS School Challenge and the Safe Routes to School program, which are often implemented in partnership with organizations like the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).

● Research and Surveillance

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion conducts research and surveillance to better understand the causes and consequences of chronic diseases, using data from sources like the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). The center's research focuses on topics like the epidemiology of chronic diseases, the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and control chronic diseases, and the disparities in health outcomes among different populations, often in collaboration with researchers from institutions like the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Michigan School of Public Health. The center also monitors trends and patterns in chronic disease risk factors and outcomes, using data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) and the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR), and works with other federal agencies, such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), to develop and implement surveillance systems.

● Health Promotion Activities

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion promotes healthy behaviors and lifestyles through a range of activities, including public education campaigns, such as the Let's Move! initiative and the Million Hearts campaign, which are often developed in partnership with organizations like the American Heart Association and the YMCA of the USA. The center also supports community-based initiatives to promote healthy eating and physical activity, such as the Community Transformation Grants program, which is administered in collaboration with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the United States Conference of Mayors. Additionally, the center works with healthcare providers and systems to promote preventive care and early intervention for chronic diseases, through initiatives like the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant program, which is implemented in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

● Disease Prevention Efforts

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion works to prevent chronic diseases through a range of efforts, including the development and dissemination of evidence-based guidelines and recommendations, such as the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are often developed in collaboration with organizations like the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American College of Sports Medicine. The center also supports state and local health departments in their efforts to implement policies and programs to prevent chronic diseases, through initiatives like the State Public Health Actions to Prevent and Control Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and Associated Risk Factors and Promote School Health (1422) grant program, which is administered in partnership with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) and the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). Furthermore, the center collaborates with other federal agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to address the environmental and social determinants of health, and works with international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote global health and prevent chronic diseases. Category:United States Department of Health and Human Services