PCD logo

Preventing Chronic Disease

Rural and urban disparities in the prevalence of diabetes
19 States Show Significant Rural–Urban Disparities in Diabetes Prevalence

Rural and urban disparities in the prevalence of diabetes may be explained by rural-urban differences in population characteristics and by obesity rates. Tap the image above to learn more.

Blood Pressure Check-Up
Depression and Incident Hypertension: The Strong Heart Family Study

Discover how this new study examines the connection between depression symptoms and uncontrolled hypertension among American Indians. Tap the image above to read more.

Library scene. Earn Continuing Education.
Earn Continuing Education (CE) Credits with PCD!

PCD has expanded its accreditation offering to include continual education credits for our readers. Tap the image above to learn more.

Share PCD articles, podcasts, and calls for papers with your colleagues and friends
Stay connected—your health is worth it!

Share PCD articles, podcasts, and calls for papers with your colleagues and friends on your preferred social media channels. Click on any social platform icons in the left column of our homepage to connect!

Volume 22

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.

PCD Student PaperAdvancing Chronic Disease Data Modernization Enhancements to Meet Current and Future Public Health ChallengesAsthma CollectionAsthma CollectionPolicy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches in Chronic Disease Research and PracticeFrom Data to Action: National, State & Local Efforts to End Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Product UseMapping 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

Asthma School Tips
End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) Could Be Prevented With More Patient Education and Support