May 2018 - News & Events

Collaborating to Improve Oral Health in Oklahoma

Posted on May 31, 2018 by ODPHP

Tooth decay (also known as caries or cavities) is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting children in the United States. American Indian and Alaska Native children have especially high rates of tooth decay; the rate for American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 3 to 5 is 43% — more than 4 times the rate for white children.

Helping Preschool Teachers and Child Care Providers Keep Children Active throughout the Day

Posted on May 30, 2018 by ODPHP

To address disparities in its obesity rates, the California Department of Public Health created the Early Care and Education Physical Activity Toolkit for Preschool-Aged Children. The toolkit provides practical tools for integrating physical activity throughout the day for young children ages 3 to 5 years old.

The 2018 Healthy Aging Summit: Neighborhood and Built Environment

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ODPHP

Are you ready for the 2018 Healthy Aging Summit? We’ll be in Washington, DC, on July 16 and 17 to explore new ways to keep Americans healthy as they age. If you register by June 5, you can save up to $200 with the early bird rate. Sign up today!…

Check Out the New Oral Health Infographic from Healthy People 2020

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ODPHP

Each month, we release an infographic with the latest data related to a Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topic. These infographics show progress toward Healthy People 2020 LHI targets — and show where there’s still work to be done.

This month’s featured LHI topic is Oral Health. Check out the infographic below, then head over to the Healthy People 2020 LHI Infographic Gallery to see infographics for other LHI topic areas.…