Promoting Longer, Healthier Lives

Coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and atherosclerosis are the leading causes of death in America and in Prince George's County. According to Healthy People 2000 and 2010, a series of national health targets formulated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the three broad strategies for improving health are to:

• increase the quality and years of healthy life
• eliminate health disparities

The Health Department's Adult Health Program offers health promotion and strategies to educate, train and motivate the citizens of Prince George's County in achieving these goals.

Free Community Wellness Classes

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