Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Why is this focus area important?• Chronic disease such as heart disease, stroke,

cancer, diabetes and arthritis are among the most common and costly of health problems.

• Rates will rise over the decade as the average age of the population increases.

• These diseases can be prevented or mitigated in many ways, including healthy lifestyle choices.

Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Objectives:Promote sustainable chronic disease

programs.

Improve equitable access to chronic disease management.

Reduce chronic disease health disparities.

2010-2012 County Health Rankings

2011 Burden of Diabetes in Wisconsin Report

2010-2012 County Health Rankings

2011 & 2012 County Health Rankings

2010 Wisconsin Department of Health Services Public Health Profiles

2010 Wisconsin Department of Health Services Public Health Profiles

Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health

Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health

Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health

Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health

2012 County Health Rankings