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Mental disorders account for five of the ten leading causes of disability and premature death worldwide.

Mental disorders account for five of the ten leading causes of disability and premature death worldwide.

Violence is a primary cause of death worldwide for people ages 15-44.

Violence is a primary cause of death worldwide for people ages 15-44.

HIV/AIDS is responsible for more deaths each year than any other infectious disease.

HIV/AIDS is responsible for more deaths each year than any other infectious disease.

More than half the world’s population of 6 billion lives on less than $2 a day.

More than half the world’s population of 6 billion lives on less than $2 a day.

In poor, less-developed countries the life expectancy is 49 years of age and 10% of children die before their first birthday.

In poor, less-developed countries the life expectancy is 49 years of age, and 10 percent of children die before their first birthday.

A sedentary lifestyle can result in weak muscles, poor cardiovascular conditioning, bone density loss, and obesity, which in turn can lead to cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, reduced immunity, and some forms of cancer.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to weak muscles, poor cardiovascular conditioning, bone density loss, and obesity, which may result in cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, reduced immunity, an

In the U.S., unintentional injuries—from motor vehicle crashes, drowning, burns, and falls—are the leading cause of death for people under age 35.

In the U.S., unintentional injuries—from motor vehicle crashes, drowning, burns, and falls—are the leading cause of death for people under age 35.

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We are dedicated to making a difference in the health and well-being of people’s lives, focusing on health promotion and intervention on the most prevalent causes of morbidity and mortality.

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