Minimizing preventable disease and injury
About
ASTHO's Prevention Program works toward eliminating behaviorally-based disease and injury. The work done in the program's focal areas are central to ASTHO's stance on U.S. health reform. Chronic Disease
ASTHO helps develop policies that integrate and promote chronic disease prevention related to cancer, heart disease and stroke, and address the underlying risk factors of tobacco use, physical activity, and nutrition. Chronic Disease Project »
Injury and Violence Prevention
ASTHO disseminates best practices for reducing intentional and unintentional injuries, and promotes strategies that state health officials can use to positively affect policy.Injury and Violence Prevention Project »
Obesity and Wellness
ASTHO provides cutting edge strategies to prevent obesity and promote wellness at schools, worksites, and in the community and examines how environmental and policy changes at the state level can improve society's health.Obesity and Wellness Project »
Tobacco Prevention and Control
ASTHO promotes strong state tobacco control policies and programs, and engages federal, state, affiliate, and local partners in programs to prevent tobacco addiction and promote smoking cessation.Tobacco Prevention and Control Project »
Staff
Sara Koka , MPH, MS, Senior Analyst, Tobacco and Chronic Disease Policy
Denise Osborn, MPH, JD, Director, Injury and Violence Prevention
Julia Pekarsky Schneider , MPH, Director, Chronic Disease