Disease Prevention

The mission of the Indian Health Service (I H S) is to elevate the health status of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) to the highest possible level. Despite concerted and sustained efforts by I H S and Tribal programs, substantial disparities in health persist for AI/AN compared to the US overall population. Please visit The Indian Health Service program for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

Disease Prevention - to teach or promote methods and/or measures that have been proven effective in avoiding illness and/or lessening its effects, such as:

• Immunizations
• Control of High Blood Pressure
• Control of Sexually Transmittable Disease
• Prevention and Control of Diabetes
• Control of Toxic Agents
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Accident Prevention
• Fluoridation of Water
• Control of Infectious Agents

 

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