PCDJournal

A new PCD is here! This week's release looks at the effects and cost effectiveness of a mailed stool testing program for FQHC patients in Texas. ⭐ Visit www.cdc.gov/pcd to read today's release and access previously published articles. ⭐

Publish with PCD! Get all the details on how to submit your work to be considered for our upcoming collection addressing the effects of screen time on mental health 🧠, physical activity 🚲, nutrition 🍎, and sleep 💤: https://bit.ly/ScreenCFP

A new PCD Collection is now available! Our latest collection features 7 peer-reviewed articles that highlight examples of CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's use of GIS 🌎 in preventing and addressing chronic diseases. Explore the maps: https://lnkd.in/e6W8tbuZ

New publishing opportunity! 🎉 🎉 We're currently accepting submissions for our upcoming collection, “Rural Health Disparities: Contemporary Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges.” Explore the submission details: https://bit.ly/ruralCFP

This week's PCD includes a new GIS article that looks at racial differences and similarities in stroke mortality and stroke hospitalizations among older adults in the United States. Explore the maps: https://bit.ly/PCD23_0339

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States, including among Black people. New research shows that media campaigns can raise awareness of the impact of menthol tobacco product targeting in Black communities and build support for restrictions on certain tobacco products: https://bit.ly/PCD23_0237

New in PCD: learn how media campaigns can help raise awareness of the impact of menthol tobacco product targeting in Black communities AND view the latest GIS maps showing the link between poverty levels and diagnosed chronic kidney disease among Medicare Beneficiaries. Read both in today's release: www.cdc.gov/pcd

PCD's vision has always been to advance public health through its work. As we celebrate National Public Health Week, learn how PCD plans to continue this mission as we celebrate 20 years of publishing: https://bit.ly/3xxj2XP

Today's PCD features 2 new articles. The 1st looks at how social risk factor screening and supportive care might be introduced for cancer survivors. The 2nd investigates whether short-term interventions are effective for weight loss. Read each article: www.cdc.gov/pcd

Congratulations to Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) Editor in Chief Leonard Jack, Jr, PhD, MSc, who was recently sworn in as the new President of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and received SOPHE’s 2 most distinguished awards. Learn more about the awards and his new role: https://bit.ly/PCD_SOPHE