New Issue of Denver Vital Signs: How Sugary Drinks Harm Children's Dental Health in Denver
January 08, 2019
Dental caries describes the disease which results in cavities. It is the most common chronic disease in children - seven times more common than obesity and five times more common than asthma - yet largely preventable. Sugars, including those in fruit juice and sugary drinks, play a role in the development of caries.
New Report: Depression in Denver - Through the Lifespan
November 15, 2018
Denver Public Health today released one of the most comprehensive reports yet on depression in Denver. This analysis of depression is important, the report says, because mental health is a key component of overall health. “Depression in Denver: Through the Lifespan,” explains that:
E-Cigarettes - Do They Help or Harm
August 15, 2018
E-Cigarettes are becoming more and more popular, but do you know the risks in smoking them? Ryan Warner, from Colorado Public Radio, speaks with Dr. Bill Burman, former director of Denver Public Health, regarding the concerns about the safety of the devices. Listen here!
Denver Achieves National Public Health Accreditation
March 21, 2017
The City & County of Denver, Department of Environmental Health and Denver Public Health today announced the achievement of national accreditation through the
Denver Achieves its Second Major Milestone in Global Effort to End AIDS Epidemic
November 30, 2016
Just over a year after Mayor Michael B. Hancock signed the Paris Declaration to join the global effort to end the AIDS Epidemic by 2030, Denver has achieved a second of three major milestones set as part of the United Nations 90-90-90 targets.
