On both the state and federal levels, various strategies are in place to promote public health and educate people about diseases. On the federal level, this includes initiatives such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “Know Your Numbers” campaign which focuses on increasing awareness of the risks associated with high blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol. The CDC has a number of programs that encourage healthy living through education on nutrition and physical exercise.
In general, the state works with local schools to create programs to provide students with information necessary for them to make educated decisions regarding their health. It is important to teach children about nutrition and how they can recognize signs of mental stress or an unhealthy lifestyle. Many states also have laws that govern food safety, ensuring restaurants and similar establishments follow best practices in preparing their meals.
Ultimately though all these efforts are aimed towards one common goal – keeping citizens healthy by providing them with information about how to maintain good habits while avoiding potential dangers posed by infectious diseases or environmental factors like air pollution.