Public Health and Environment

Adult Health

According to the 2003 Community Health Assessment, early death and disability from chronic disease is Washington County's number one health problem. Chronic disease is primarily due to unhealthy lifestyles and delayed detection of disease. Department efforts to address this problem include working in partnership with individuals, communities and systems. Taking care of yourself means life-long attention to your body's need for a balanced diet to provide good nutrition, staying active to keep our muscles strong and flexible, and fun and restful activities to reduce stress and enjoy optimal mental health. Balancing all these responsibilities doesn't have to be difficult. These web pages offer information and local, state and national resources to help you fulfill your desire for a long and healthy life.

Topics

Nutrition and Weight Maintenance

Physical Activity and Fitness

Managing Stress

Mental Health

Early Detection of Disease - Recommended Health Screenings

Immunizations

Healthy Aging

Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Bone Health

Worksite Health

• Resource Guide for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities (PDF) (Revised May 2010)

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• Step It Out for Health Walking Maps (PDF)

• Step It Out For Health Resource Guide (PDF)

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

• American Council on Exercise (ACE)

• America on the Move

• Health Care Costs of Physical Inactivity in Minnesota (Minnesota Department of Health Fact Sheet)

• Minnesota Department of Health

• Shape Up America

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