Local Health Department Use of Twitter to Disseminate Diabetes Information, United States

• Published in: Preventing chronic disease Vol. 10; p. E70
• Main Authors: Harris, Jenine K., Mueller, Nancy L., Snider, Doneisha, Haire-Joshu, Debra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 02.05.2013
• Series: Peer Reviewed
• Subjects: Female; Humans; Original Research; Pregnancy; Smoking Cessation

Diabetes may affect one-third of US adults by 2050. Adopting a healthful diet and increasing physical activity are effective in preventing type 2 diabetes and decreasing the severity of diabetes-related complications. Educating and informing the public about health problems is a service provided by...