Heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes account for over 42,000 deaths each year in North Carolina. While injuries take the lives of an additional 4,000 people across the state. Many of these deaths could be prevented by adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and wearing seat belts. The NC Division of Public Health's Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Program is working to reduce death and disabilities through education, policy change, and working with community partners to ensure a long, productive, and healthy life for all North Carolinians. Many of North Carolina's chronic disease and injury prevention programs are supported by grants from the US Department of Health & Human Services' Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant.

 

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