Disease Prevention and Control


Disease Prevention and Control – Infectious and Chronic Diseases
Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases are spread by person-to-person contact, from animals, or through food and water. These include such serious diseases as influenza, hepatitis, E. coli O157:H7, norovirus, meningitis and Pertussis (Whooping cough). See our Infectious Disease page	Chronic Diseases Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the U.S. but most of these diseases are preventable. See our Chronic Disease page	Related Tri-County Pages: • Animal-Borne Diseases • A–Z Index of Topics and Services • A–Z List of Infectious Diseases • Child Care Center Inspections • Children's Immunizations • Chronic Diseases • Community Health Data • Contagious Diseases • Flu - Seasonal Influenza Information • Health Inspections • Immunizations • Infectious Diseases • Pandemic Influenza • Public Health Briefs • Rabies Vaccination Campaign • STD / HIV Testing • Travel Immunizations • Tuberculosis (TB) • West Nile Virus

Disease Prevention and Control – Infectious and Chronic Diseases