Disease Prevention FAQs

Preventing disease means healthier and happier Americans. HHS and its family of agencies recognizes the value of prevention and sponsors many disease prevention efforts.

Prevention Initiatives

• What disease prevention initiatives does HHS sponsor?
• What national health observances are sponsored by HHS?
• Where can I find a list of Toll-Free health-related information telephone numbers?

Disease Prevention Strategies

• What helps prevent arthritis pain and disability?
• How can I prevent or control asthma?
• What information does HHS have about cancer prevention and control?
• Is there any way to prevent diabetes?
• What effective strategies can prevent diabetes complications?
• What can be and is being done to prevent epilepsy?
• What is being done to prevent heart disease and strokes?
• What can be done to prevent Malaria?

Equipment

• Many people in flu-related movies and photographs are seen wearing surgical masks. Will masks protect me?
• What information do you have about using masks during a pandemic?