National Public Heath Week is April 6-12, 2015: National Themes

This report discusses consumption and the change for this particular study over a period of five years (2007 to 2012).
Connect with others around public health, virtually, during APHA’s fifth annual NPHW Twitter Chat on April 8 at 11:00-12:00 pm Pacific. Follow  @NPHW to learn more.
Thursday, April 9: Building Broader Connections. A network of partners and connections is needed in their areas to make the U.S. the Healthiest Nation in One Generation.
For example, reducing death and injury attributable to motor vehicles has required an all-hands-on-deck approach. Check out the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration’s campaign to get ‘tweens to buckle up, Never Give Up Until They Buckle Up.
Friday, April 10: Building on 20 Years of Success. 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of APHA coordinating National Public Health Week, and the accomplishments of the public health community over the last two decades are significant, such as a 25-year improvement in the average lifespan for Americans and a 70 percent reduction in HIV/AIDS-related deaths.
 CDC’s Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century was created to remind us of how far we’ve come.
Stay tuned for our next post on National Public Health Week events and connections in the Pacific Northwest.
 

Source: Dragonfly - March 31, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Glenn Tags: Public Health Source Type: news