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National Prevention Council 2013 Annual Status Report

Implementing the National Prevention Strategy to increase the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life.

Learn about the adverse health effects of smoking and tobacco.
NEW REPORT: Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults

America's Plan for Better Health and Wellness
Learn about the National Prevention Strategy

Lead healthier lives through better nutrition, regular physical activity, and improving communities to support healthy choices.
Learn about the Surgeon General’s Every Body Walk! initiative to support walking and walkable communities.

Families, communities, employers, and health care professionals can increase support for breastfeeding.
Learn about the Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding
Find out about the It’s Only Natural campaign

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We All Have a Role to Play
Suicide is a public health issue that touches the lives of millions of people across the nation, and each of us has a role to play in preventing it in our own communities. Watch the video.
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