November 10, 2010 |
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MEDIA ADVISORYYour Input is Needed on Chronic DiseasesSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Task Force is asking for input as it hosts three public hearings across the state. The task force will gather input to help develop recommendations about how health promotion and chronic disease prevention efforts are funded, delivered to communities and address health disparities. Public Hearings:
Chronic diseases account for seven in 10 deaths and affect the quality of life of more than half the state’s residents (6.7 million people). Studies have found that Illinois has spent more than $12.5 billion a year in health care dollars to treat chronic diseases, and $43.6 billion in lost work days and lower employee productivity. For more information log onto www.idph.state.il.us/cdpahptf/index.htm. |
Illinois Department
of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |