Welcome to the Chronic Disease Prevention Council!

The Chronic Disease Prevention Council (CDPC) was formed in 1997, out the the 1996 New Mexico Cancer Plan. The council is an advocacy body for chronic disease prevention and control issues. Through quarterly meetings, the council creates forum for chronic disease collaboration and communication.

The purpose of the CDPC is to serve as a coordinating body for addressing chronic disease prevention in New Mexico.

The mission of the CDPC is to reduce common risk factors for the chronic diseases* of arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lung disease, and osteoporosis by:

• Advocating for prevention policies and programs;
• Facilitating collaboration among agencies and organizations working to prevent and/or manage chronic disease;
• Supporting initiative to understand, identify, and address social determinants that impact chronic disease. *As identified by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.