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The Community Guide

CDC Stacks Public Health Publications

The Community Guide is a collection of evidence-based recommendations and findings from the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF). CPSTF makes evidence-based recommendations about the effectiveness and economic value of public health programs, services, and other interventions used in real-world settings such as communities, worksites, schools, faith-based organizations, military bases, public health clinics and departments, and integrated healthcare systems. For more information, visit https://www.thecommunityguide.org/. Bookmark this collection: https://stacks.cdc.gov/collection_community_guide

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  • 2017 Annual Report to Congress Providing the Science to Support Military Readiness and Resilience
    2017 Annual Report to Congress: Providing the Science to Support Military Readiness and Resilience
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2018/02/21 | CPSTF Annual Reports
    When Pentagon decision makers need to know how to prevent diseases and injuries that reduce military readiness and drive up health care costs, Department of Defense (DoD) policy directs them to the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF). CPSTF findings are the gold standard for what works to improve health and prevent disease and injury i ...
    Public Domain
  • Community Guide Economic Reviews of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Interventions Tailoring Methods to Ensure Utility of Findings
    Community Guide Economic Reviews of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Interventions: Tailoring Methods to Ensure Utility of Findings
    Chattopadhyay, Sajal K. ;
    Jacob, Verughese
    2017/12/01 | Am J Prev Med. 53(6 Suppl 2):S155-S163.
    Context: The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommended five interventions for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention between 2012 and 2015. Systematic economic reviews of these interventions faced challenges that made it difficult to generate meaningful policy and programmatic conclusions.Objectives: This paper describes the methods use ...
    Supporting Files
  • Pregnancy Health Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce the Risk of Gestational Diabetes
    Pregnancy Health: Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce the Risk of Gestational Diabetes
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/12/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Pregnancy Health: Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce the Risk of Gestational Diabetes" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Mobile Health mHealth Interventions for Treatment Adherence among Newly Diagnosed Patients
    Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention: Mobile Health (mHealth) Interventions for Treatment Adherence among Newly Diagnosed Patients
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/12/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention: Mobile Health (mHealth) Interventions for Treatment Adherence among Newly Diagnosed Patients" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were origin ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Nutrition Gardening Interventions to Increase Vegetable Consumption Among Children
    Nutrition: Gardening Interventions to Increase Vegetable Consumption Among Children
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/12/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Nutrition: Gardening Interventions to Increase Vegetable Consumption Among Children" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Community Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations Used to Improve Tribal Motor Vehicle Safety
    Community Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations Used to Improve Tribal Motor Vehicle Safety
    Task Force on Community Preventive Services (U.S.)
    2017/08/08 | Office of Science (OS)
    Pilot programs funded from 2004–2009 and 2nd Round funded from 2010–2014 for Tribes or Tribal Organizations. CDC Funding Opportunity Announcements required the use of Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommendations as evidence-based interventions for funded programs.Motor vehicle crashes are a serious problem in tribal communities. ...
    Public Domain
  • Social Determinants of Health YearRound Schooling
    Social Determinants of Health: Year-Round Schooling
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/08/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Social Determinants of Health: Year-Round Schooling" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Diabetes Management Mobile Phone Applications Used Within Healthcare Systems for Type 2 Diabetes SelfManagement
    Diabetes Management: Mobile Phone Applications Used Within Healthcare Systems for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/08/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Diabetes Management: Mobile Phone Applications Used Within Healthcare Systems for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published i ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Health Information Technology Comprehensive Telehealth Interventions to Improve Diet Among Patients with Chronic Diseases
    Health Information Technology: Comprehensive Telehealth Interventions to Improve Diet Among Patients with Chronic Diseases
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/08/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Health Information Technology: Comprehensive Telehealth Interventions to Improve Diet Among Patients with Chronic Diseases" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally pu ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Diabetes Management Mobile Phone Applications Used Within Healthcare Systems for Type 1 Diabetes SelfManagement
    Diabetes Management: Mobile Phone Applications Used Within Healthcare Systems for Type 1 Diabetes Self-Management
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/08/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Diabetes Management: Mobile Phone Applications Used Within Healthcare Systems for Type 1 Diabetes Self-Management" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published i ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Interactive Digital Interventions for Blood Pressure SelfManagement
    Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention: Interactive Digital Interventions for Blood Pressure Self-Management
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/08/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention: Interactive Digital Interventions for Blood Pressure Self-Management" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Co ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Physical Activity Interventions Including Activity Monitors for Adults with Overweight or Obesity
    Physical Activity: Interventions Including Activity Monitors for Adults with Overweight or Obesity
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/08/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Physical Activity: Interventions Including Activity Monitors for Adults with Overweight or Obesity" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Diabetes Management Interventions Engaging Community Health Workers
    Diabetes Management: Interventions Engaging Community Health Workers
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/04/06 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Diabetes Management: Interventions Engaging Community Health Workers" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Social Determinants of Health Expanded InSchool Learning Time
    Social Determinants of Health: Expanded In-School Learning Time
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2017/04/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Social Determinants of Health: Expanded In-School Learning Time" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Diabetes Management TeamBased Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
    Diabetes Management: Team-Based Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2016/12/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Diabetes Management: Team-Based Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Obesity Prevention and Control Interventions to Support Healthier Foods and Beverages in Schools
    Obesity Prevention and Control: Interventions to Support Healthier Foods and Beverages in Schools
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2016/12/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Obesity Prevention and Control: Interventions to Support Healthier Foods and Beverages in Schools" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Physical Activity Built Environment Approaches Combining Transportation System Interventions with Land Use and Environmental Design
    Physical Activity: Built Environment Approaches Combining Transportation System Interventions with Land Use and Environmental Design
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2016/12/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Physical Activity: Built Environment Approaches Combining Transportation System Interventions with Land Use and Environmental Design" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were ori ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Diabetes Prevention and Control Intensive Lifestyle Interventions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
    Diabetes Prevention and Control: Intensive Lifestyle Interventions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2016/10/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Diabetes Prevention and Control: Intensive Lifestyle Interventions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Communi ...
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Physical Activity FamilyBased Interventions
    Physical Activity: Family-Based Interventions
    Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
    2016/10/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Physical Activity: Family-Based Interventions" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Multicomponent Interventions
    Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening: Multicomponent Interventions
    Chattopadhyay, Sajal K. ;
    Ekwueme, Donatus U.
    2016/08/01 | CPSTF Finding and Rationale Statement
    The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings and recommendations for "Cancer Screening: Multicomponent Interventions — Colorectal Cancer" are based on systematic reviews of evidence of effectiveness and economic impact. All CPSTF findings and recommendations were originally published in The Community Guide.
    Supporting Files Public Domain
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