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The Center’s initiatives are all about tackling leading killers, making Minnesota a healthier place to live and work. The goal of this ongoing work? To target the root causes of preventable death and disease.
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Healthy Eating Minnesota
Eight local organizations are working with Blue Cross to help improve eating habits and reduce illness and costs related to poor eating and obesity.
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do physical activity campaign
Why is a health plan sponsoring TV spots and billboards encouraging Minnesotans to be more active? A very good reason.
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Stop smoking - and stay stopped
Everyone has access to some kind of stop-smoking support.
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Clinician support
People who smoke listen to their physicians and pharmacists. Learn about The Center’s resources for clinicians.
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Reducing tobacco use in diverse communities
Effective solutions come from working in partnership with affected communities.
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Community design
Our individual actions are strongly influenced by our environment. Community features that promote safe walking and biking routes are linked with increased activity. The Center is helping explore the connections between community design and public health.
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Public policy advocacy
Policy change: A powerful tool for health improvement.
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Young adult smoking
Young adults—targeted by tobacco companies—have the highest smoking rates.
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