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Investing in Disease Prevention at $10/Person/Year Could Save Over $385 Million Annually in Virginia

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Investing in Disease Prevention at $10/Person/Year Could Save Over $385 Million Annually in Virginia after Five Years ($16 billion nationally), according to a new RWJF study, Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities. The Study by Trust for America's Health Suggests a Return on Investment of more than 5 to 1 for proven community-based programs to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and prevent smoking and other tobacco use.

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