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Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and arthritis, are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems. Much of the chronic disease burden is attributable to a short list of key risk factors:

  • Lack of physical activity
  • Lack of consumption of fruits and vegetables
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Tobacco use

Public Health

Duluth
218-725-5210

Ely
218-365-8200

Hibbing
218-262-6000

Virginia
218-471-7600

Women Infants & Children (WIC)
Duluth
218-725-5211

Ely
218-471-7604

Hibbing
218-471-7604

Virginia
218-471-7604

Website: Chronic Disease Prevention (stlouiscountymn.gov)