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Healthy Brain Initiative
« on: August 08, 2017, 09:08:09 am »

Healthy Brain Initiative


The role of public health in enhancing the physical health of older adults is well-known. Public health’s role in maintaining cognitive health, a vital part of healthy aging and quality of life, is emerging. The need for a clearly delineated public health role comes at a critical time given the dramatic aging of the U.S. population, scientific advancements in knowledge about risk behaviors (e.g., lack of physical activity, uncontrolled high blood pressure) related to cognitive decline, and the growing awareness of the significant health, social, and economic burdens associated with cognitive decline. The Healthy Brain Initiative is a multifaceted approach to cognitive health with several components, including:

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/healthybrain/index.htm