Disease and prevention information

Discover tools and resources for disease prevention and treatment

Stay informed to stay healthy. Find disease prevention information and resources from the Department of Public Health (DPH), including:

  • Cancer and cancer screening resources
  • Chronic disease topics
  • Epidemiology and disease outbreak information
  • Healthcare-associated infections
  • Injury and violence prevention
  • More important disease prevention tools and information
If you’re looking for information on specific disease and prevention subjects, you can also explore our A-to-Z list of health topics.
Explore all disease and health topics A-to-Z  

General disease prevention resources

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Immunizations and vaccines
Vaccines can help prevent disease, disability, and death in people of all ages. Find vaccine locations and learn about vaccine monitoring, case studies, distribution, and education for CT residents.

Know your family health history
Have members of your family had heart disease, a stroke, diabetes, or cancer? You may also be at risk. Learn how you can use your family history to make your own health decisions.

Cancer screening and support

Prevention, early detection, and treatment

Cancer screening plays a vital role in early detection and increases chances of a successful treatment and recovery.

Get screened for early signs of cancer — and other preventable and treatable diseases—through the Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP).

Through CEDPP and other important programs, DPH supports Connecticut’s residents, researchers, and medical professionals in the fight against cancer.
Explore cancer screening through CEDPP  

Connecticut Tumor Registry 

Get to know Connecticut’s cancer database. It contains anonymous records of all reported cancer cases from 1935 to the present. The database is used to examine cancer patterns in Connecticut.

Genomics and genetic testing 

Get the latest information, tools, and resources for genetic testing for cancer and other diseases. Learn more about the Public Health Genomics Office.

Find resources for specific cancers

Breast cancer 

Learn general facts about breast cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, genetic counseling, statistics, and more. Find information about screening and early detection.

Colorectal cancer  

Find information and resources for colorectal cancer. Learn about early detection, screening, and genetic testing.

Ovarian cancer 

Get general facts and resources about ovarian cancer. Learn about risk factors, genetic counseling, statistics, and more. Find information on screening and early detection.

Other cancers 

Get more information about the screening, detection, and prevention of various types of cancer.

Chronic disease information and resources

Alzheimers and dementia 

Get important information about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Learn warning signs, where to get help, and more.

Asthma 

Learn about the DPH’s Asthma Program. Find asthma resources including air quality information, basics, action plans, and more.

Diabetes 

Find out more about diabetes prevention and treatment. Access general information, provider resources, and program partners.

Heart disease 

Discover important information and resources about heart disease and stroke. Learn about DPH programs, partner organizations, and more.

Obesity  

Obesity is a common, serious, and costly health problem. Find nutrition and physical activity information to help prevent and treat obesity.

Tobacco and cannabis use  

Are you a smoker? Find resources and information to help you quit using tobacco and cannabis.

More chronic disease topics 

Find general information and links for various chronic disease topics from the Department of Public Health.

Epidemiology and emerging infections

We monitor emerging infectious diseases and manage CT’s response

Learn how DPH helps prevent illness, disability, and death caused by infectious diseases in Connecticut. Our staff works with health professionals, state and federal officials, and disease experts to:

  • Track and monitor reportable infectious diseases
  • Investigate disease outbreaks
  • Evaluate and promote prevention strategies
  • Put control measures in place
Explore the epidemiology and emerging infections program  

DPH Infectious Diseases Branch 

Find out how DPH prevents, investigates, tracks, and responds to emerging infections.

Infectious disease fact sheets 

Get the most up-to-date information on infectious diseases from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Influenza (flu) surveillance and statistics 

Learn how DPH monitors seasonal influenza statistics. Find CDC and DPH flu resources. Explore past years’ flu data.

Report diseases, illnesses, conditions, and lab findings 

Find information for providers on what health information must be reported to the Department of Public Health for tracking purposes.

Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance

Lower your chance of infection

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AR) can affect anyone that gets medical treatment. Learn how to prevent them, prevalence, and more.

Injury and violence prevention

We work to keep CT safe and healthy

Accidents and injury are leading causes of death in Connecticut and nationwide. Prevention is key to lowering that statistic.

The DPH Office of Injury and Violence Prevention promotes health and safety in Connecticut by reducing injury. We use scientific methods to observe and address injury in work environments, homes, schools, communities, on the roads, and at play areas.
Learn more about injury and violence prevention in CT