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Preventing Chronic Disease

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Homeownership Matters When It Comes to Health

Homeownership is associated with a lower prevalence of chronic health conditions, according to a new study. Get all the details in this week's PCD.

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Study Highlights the Importance of Exercise Based on Cultural Customs

A 2023 study supports surveillance and promotion of culturally relevant physical activity to address chronic disease disparities, specifically for Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders. Share this article in support of AANHPI Heritage Month.

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The Cost of Medications at a Student-Run Free Clinic in Connecticut

New research explores the benefits of free clinics and ways to make prescription medications more affordable and available to patients with low incomes. Read the related study to learn more.

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Publish With PCD

Visit the "Call for Papers" section of our website to view our current calls for papers and learn if your manuscript is a good fit for publication.

Volume 21

ISSN: 1545-1151

Recent Collections

PCD collections group together published articles under specific topics and themes for rapid dissemination to our readers. Selected collections also include a related PCD Sound Bite podcast.

Mapping Chronic Disease In the United StatesPCD 2023 Student Paper ContestImplementation Evaluation: Assessing Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Impact of Public Health ProgramsState and Local Health Departments: Research, Surveillance, and Evidence-Based Public Health PracticesSleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic DiseaseHealth Equity in Action: Research, Evaluation, Policy, and PracticeCombating Racism Through Research, Training, Practice, and Public Health Policies

Visual Abstracts

Addressing the Promotion of Menthol Tobacco Products in Black Communities
Kids Are Drinking Sugar-Sweetened Beverages at a Young Age