Chronic Disease Prevention
Wayne County Public Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program works to help provide a high quality of life for all residents and works to eliminate health disparities within our county.
Chronic diseases – such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis – are the leading causes of disability and death in New York State and throughout the United States. More than 40% of New York adults suffer from a chronic disease. Although common and costly, many chronic diseases are also preventable.
The Chronic Disease Prevention Programs provided by Wayne County Public Health are composed of the following topics:
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Stroke
- Dental
- Cancer Services (Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region)
Chronic Disease Programs are coordinated by:
Shawna Cornwell, RN, BSN
(315) 946-5749
Wayne County’s 3 – 4 – 50 Model
A 3-4-50 model is a community health improvement strategy based on evidence that three health behaviors elevate risk for four chronic conditions that together cause more than fifty percent of deaths, including early deaths. Learn more about the evidence behind 3-4-50 models by visiting https://chsresults.com/3-4-50/
Leading Causes of Death Data from New York State Department of Health
CLRD stands for Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease
Unintentional Injury includes incidences such as poisoning, falls and motor vehicle accidents
Contact the program coordinator if you are interested in more information about this topic, such as educational materials, presentations, and resources.
