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Preventing Chronic Disease

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Mental Health Awareness Among Students

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it's important to remember that poor mental health can affect people of all ages. Learn about the link between poor sleep and mental health among US students and what may help.

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Be a Part of PCD's Upcoming Collection on the Effects of Screen Time

Learn how to submit your work to be considered for our upcoming collection addressing screen-time effects on mental health, physical activity, nutrition, and sleep.

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New Call for Papers Focuses On Rural Health Disparities

We're currently accepting submissions for our upcoming collection, “Rural Health Disparities: Contemporary Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges.” Learn more about the collection and how to submit.

Mapping Chronic Disease in the United States
New PCD Collection Focuses on GIS and Chronic Disease Mapping

This special collection features 7 peer-reviewed articles that highlight examples of CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's use of GIS in preventing and addressing chronic diseases.

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

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