The Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (DCDPC) has released the latest data (Chronic Disease Indicators by Health District) on the incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases and related risk factors for the 35 health districts in Virginia. Chronic diseases that are examined include heart disease, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), cancer, respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD) and arthritis. Risk factors that are considered include cigarette smoking, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, and excess alcohol use. Data tables feature age-adjusted rates with confidence intervals for the state and each health district. GIS maps illustrate geographic differences in chronic disease rates. Charts depict districts' rates from lowest to highest and show how districts compare to the state and to one another. Chronic disease and risk factor rates are computed from the most recently available data from the Virginia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, state vital statistics program, the state cancer incidence registry, Virginia Health Information (hospital discharge dataset), and the U.S. Census Bureau. The data is used by state agencies and community groups that want access to local data for program planning, program evaluation, and soliciting funding. If you have questions or comments, contact the DCDPC at (804) 864-7877.
For more information on the Heart Disease and Stroke State Plan
Research shows that diabetes doubles the risk of depression and that being depressed puts people at high risk for developing diabetes. This double threat is especially prominent among women 45 and older and minorities. Learn more about the link between diabetes and depression and how you can reduce their effects.
You Can! Live Well, Virginia! is a series of workshops that help people with chronic illnesses learn ways to self manage their condition and take charge of their life.
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Click on this link for a comprehensive chronic disease data report that describes the prevalence of chronic disease, related risk factors, costs, and associated morbidity and mortality.
Additionally, please provide us with feedback regarding the usefulness of the report by completing a brief, 10-item survey at http://www.logicdepot.com
The Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control presents its bi-annual conference "Health Across the Lifespan: It's Everyone's Responsibility"
Scheduled April 17-19, 2007 at the Koger South Conference Center in Richmond, the conference will consider traditional chronic disease topics with added focus on the lifestyle change success stories of health care professionals working in chronic disease.
Speakers include nationally known columnist Jane Brody of the New York Times and Marilyn B. Tavenner, Virginia Secretary of Health & Human Resources.
The Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Project and Task Force have completed a final rough draft of the Commonwealth of Virginia State Plan for Health Promotion for People with Disabilities. A list of questions and an opportunity to provide feedback is available here.
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Project
109 Governor St, Richmond, VA 23219
