The mission of the Bureau of Prevention Services is to prevent premature death and disability from chronic diseases; to promote healthy personal behaviors; and to promote healthy nutrition.  To accomplish this mission BPS partners with NH health and education agencies, community health centers, local and national voluntary agencies and associations, the private sector, and federal agencies.  Improved quality of life and extended years of healthy living for NH residents are the overall outcomes for all activities undertaken by BPS and the programs and services within BPS.

BPS is comprised of the following areas:

• Chronic Disease Prevention & Control
• Nutrition and Health Promotion
• Radiological Health