Combating the leading causes of disease
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ASTHO assists our members to develop policies that integrate and promote chronic disease prevention in the areas of cancer, heart disease and stroke, and work to address the underlying risk factors of tobacco use, physical activity, and nutrition.
Publications and Other Resources
Cancer Resources for State Health Officials (doc)
Check out ASTHO’s compilation of resources for state health agencies to use as they work with state legislatures, governors, and others to improve prevention and screening efforts to combat cancer.
Colorectal Cancer (pdf)
Developed in collaboration with NGA, this fact sheet summarizes the landscape of colorectal cancer and includes efforts underway throughout the nation to increase screening rates and improve access to care and treatment.
Program Integration Learning Community Webinar Presentations: May 28, 2009
Massachussetts - John Auerbach (ppt)
North Carolina - Marcus Plescia (ppt)
South Carolina - Lisa Waddell (ppt)
External Resources
2008 Cancer Facts and Figures (pdf)
A Public Health Action Plan to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Almanac of Chronic Disease 2008 (pdf)
American Institute for Cancer Research
CDC Provides State-Specific Data on Persons Living with Heart Disease
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