Chronic diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension, continually plague many residents. These diseases may be incurable, but most – if not all – are avoidable. Tarrant County Public Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention division aims to help individuals either understand and avoid such diseases or learn to better manage them. The department provides evidence-based programs including-- Live Tobacco Free, Health for Me Self-Management Classes and Kids Growing Healthy as well as many other prevention and awareness classes.