Public health efforts have resulted in a decline in deaths from coronary artery disease and stroke; safer and healthier foods; healthier mothers and babies; and an increased vaccination rate.

Accomplished by:

Increasing vaccination rates

Managing infectious disease control

Administering professional licensing

Managing water fluoridation

Managing nutrition

Promoting a decrease in tobacco use

IDPH works towards:

Healthy Communities

Healthy Workplaces

Healthy Recreation Areas

Healthy Behaviors