Rural Chronic Disease Risk Reduction

The impact of chronic diseases has important implications for public health presently and in the future. The prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to rise with subsequent increases in mortality, morbidity, and health care costs. This proposed pilot project involves testing an adapted evidence-based lifestyle medicine (health promotion and disease risk reduction) curriculum using a web-based delivery format and determine its impact and efficacy among rural participants. The project is expected to contribute to improved human health by promoting healthy behaviors that reduce the development, progression, and exacerbation of chronic diseases.