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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized as the leading United States government agency for protecting the public health and safety of people, the CDC provides credible information to enhance health decisions and promotes health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. The CDC focuses national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially infectious diseases), environmental health, health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
Goals
The CDC states that it has two primary health protection goals:
- Health promotion and prevention of disease, injury, and disability: All people, especially those at higher risk due to health disparities, will achieve their optimal lifespan with the best possible quality of health in every stage of life.
- Preparedness: People in all communities will be protected from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats.
Structure
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Infectious Diseases
Disease Control and Prevention
Epidemiology :: Public Health and Safety
Health :: Preparation
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine
People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain...
New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity—an important health strategy for managing diabetes...
Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows
Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
National Infant Immunization Week Reminds Parents of the Importance of Immunizations and Encourages them to Look to their Child’s Doctor for Information
More Than Twenty Percent of Children Not Fully Protected Against Vaccine-Preventable Disease
CDC Urges Travelers to Israel to Protect Themselves from Measles
Concern Raised over Americans Traveling to Israel for Passover
Pregnancy Rate Drops for Women Under Age 25 - April 14, 2008
Pregnancy rates for females under age 25, including teenagers, in the United States declined in 2004 compared to 1990, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - The lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
Meta Description: [ CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page ]
CDC Publications and Software - Lists many requested publications, software and databases by centers, insitute, offices or programs.
Meta Description: [ Publications and Products ]
SafeUSA - Safety resources and tips to prevent injuries in on the road, at work, and at home.
The CDC Foundation - A nonprofit enterprise that creates programs with the Centers for Disease Control for fighting threats to health.
Travelers' Health - Destinations - Interactive world map linking to health information on specific destinations. Updated by the National Center for Infectious Diseases.
Meta Description: [ Official U.S. government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ]
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