Chronic disease accounts for seven out of the ten leading
causes of death in Arizona and are the most common and
preventable of all health problems. During the 20th
century, our citizens saw the focus of public health shift
dramatically from the communicable diseases that were so
prevalent during the early part of the century, to chronic
disease as the primary cause of mortality and morbidity.
Diseases such as heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and
stroke rank highest on the list as the four leading causes
of death for Arizonans.
The Arizona Department of Health Services through the Bureau
of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control has an ongoing
commitment to reducing the impact of chronic disease in our
state and thereby enhancing the quality of life for our
citizens.
Our
Programs:
Arizona Cancer Control
Program
Welcome to the Arizona Cancer Control Program (AzCCP) at the Arizona Department of Health Services.
The AzCCP is funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Division of Cancer Prevention and
Control’s Program Services Branch as part of the National Comprehensive
Cancer Control Program. The AzCCP provides leadership for and
coordination of statewide cancer control efforts.
Arizona
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program
Established through the Preventive Health and Health
Services Block Grant, the Heart Disease and Stroke
Prevention Program (HDSP) is
currently funded by Proposition 303 monies under the comprehensive chronic
disease plan fund. This program aims to increase the cardiovascular health
of all Arizonans and decrease the burden of heart disease and cerebrovascular disease through health education and
HDSP-related data
surveillance.
Arizona Living
Well Program
The goal of the Arizona Living Well Program is to help
Arizonans learn to take better control of their health and
manage their chronic diseases.
 Arizona Smart Choice Program
The Arizona Smart Choice Program is part of an effort to prevent overweight and obesity in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Health Services has developed the Arizona Smart Choice Program to help restaurant customers identify healthy menu options. As awareness of the consequences of a poor diet and lack of
physical activity spreads, more individuals are taking steps to manage their weight and improve their well being by making healthy choices when eating out.
Arthritis Program
Arthritis is the most prevalent chronic disease and the leading cause
of disability in the U.S. and Arizona. The Arthritis Program works with
members of the Arizona Arthritis Partnership to improve the quality of life
for people with arthritis.
Diabetes
Prevention & Control Program The Diabetes Control Program provides: education and awareness of
diabetes and its complications to the public and health careprofessionals;
defines and monitors the burden of diabetes and its complications in Arizona;
implements programs that address the burden of diabetes; and develop
partnerships.
 Healthy Arizona Worksites This website provides information and tools to help businesses in Arizona have healthier worksites and healthier employees.
Nutrition and Physical
Activity Program
A comprehensive program aimed at reducing and preventing chronic
disease and obesity in Arizona through nutrition and physical activity
interventions.
Steps To A Healthier Arizona Initiative
As part of a
national health promotion and disease prevention effort, the Steps program is
funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The initiative aims to
reduce the burden of diabetes, obesity and asthma and address the related
risk factors of poor nutrition, physical inactivity and tobacco use in Arizona. ADHS coordinates with Steps program contractors to provide patient
education, school health education, health care provider training, as well as
community nutrition and physical activity programs. In addition, Special Action
Groups/community coalitions develop and implement local policy and environmental
changes that lead to healthy lifestyles.
Well
Woman HealthCheck Program
The Well Woman HealthCheck Program provides breast and cervical cancer
screening for low income, uninsured, or underinsured women age 40 and over. Yearly services include a clinical breast exam, a mammogram, and a pelvic
exam. A Pap test is performed as needed. |
