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The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major
operating components of the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United
States government for protecting the health and safety of all
Americans and for providing essential human services,
especially for those people who are least able to help
themselves.
Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has
remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent
and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries,
workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health
threats. Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting
research and investigations and for its action oriented
approach. CDC applies research and findings to improve
people’s daily lives and responds to health
emergencies-something that distinguishes CDC from its peer
agencies. |
