Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases are conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. They are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems. Chronic disease are non-communicable conditions that are generally not preventable by vaccines or cured by medication. They typically require long-term management. (Definitions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and World Health Organization)
About this trunk
Public libraries are important partners for informing patrons about chronic disease prevention and management. This trunk contains resources gathered from the programs affiliated with the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. These resources can help public librarians throughout Montana get easy access to relevant information for their patrons on a variety of topics.
