Alliance for the Prevention of Chronic Disease

Public policy on chronic disease

The Alliance for the Prevention of Chronic Disease believes that public policy on chronic disease prevention must include the development of a sufficient and sustainable province wide primary prevention system that is:

interconnected and aligned
responsive to community needs, with community-directed and led activities
based on providing access to healthier choices and environments, especially for vulnerable populations
evidence-informed, acknowledging that evidence includes traditional "science" and demonstrated program-based, practical knowledge

Key elements of such a policy must include proactive measures on the common modifiable risk factors: unhealthy eating, physical inactivity, and smoking.

Healthy eating	Nutrition Healthy weight Alcohol control
Tobacco reduction	Prevention Control
Physical activity	Promotion Active lifestyle for all ages

The Alliance believes that any healthy living strategy based on such a policy must address:

Vulnerable populations	Culturally appropriate Targeted Comprehensive
Access	Affordable Available to all Manitobans Choice
Community	Leadership Participation Capacity
Integration	Interconnected Aligned