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NACCHO Exchange: Preventing Chronic Disease, Spring 2011

Keywords / Description:

This edition of NACCHO's quarterly newsletter explores preventing chronic diseases and creating healthier communities by implementing policy, systems, and environmental change strategies. This issue includes the following features:

·Building an Obesity Movement through Policy and Environmental Change in Alexandria, Va

·Smokefree Coalition Fights to Win Comprehensive Smokefree Air Law

·ACHIEVing Success in Clinton County, NY

Toolkit:

Chronic Disease Prevention Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Active Living, Chronic Disease, Obesity, Physical Activity, Tobacco

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

National Association of County and City Health Officials

Submitted:

05/18/2011

Modified:

08/12/2011

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