To help address the leading causes of death and disability, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated 10 health topics as top priorities. These
Winnable Battles have been identified as such based on their large-scale impact and the ability to make significant progress in improving their outcomes. CDC’s current Winnable Battles are:
According to CDC research, a small number of states often account for a large proportion of the
public health burden from Winnable Battles and other health disparities. For example, 50% of all HIV diagnoses occur in just 5 states. Similarly, 50% of obese adults reside in only 9 states.
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