Welcome to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From this page you can explore stories of health protection, cutting–edge research, and real-world disease investigation that CDC is conducting every day.
The stories you are about to read highlight the years 2007, 2008 & 2009, including the urgent realities of chronic disease, health disparities, emerging infectious diseases, and the pursuit of new research to help create healthy people in the United States and throughout the world. CDC is truly a national, international, and virtual agency. Enjoy your visit!
Story Topics
CDC Works for You 24/7
CDC works 24/7 keeping America safe from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and domestic.
Support State and Local Health Departments
The public health system does not work alone to protect health; we must partner with other organizations.
Improve Global Health
CDC pursues its public health mission globally by helping ministries of health around the world build strong, effective, sustainable programs and improve public health systems locally, nationally, and regionally.
Strengthen Surveillance and Epidemiology
At CDC, rigorous surveillance and epidemiology are our most powerful tools.
Implement Measures to Decrease Leading Causes of Death
In recent decades, the leading causes of death have shifted from acute, communicable diseases to chronic diseases.
Budget and Workforce
The economy of the 21st Century is popularly characterized as a knowledge economy, one in which an organization's workforce represents its most valuable asset.
Interactive Tools
Archive Printable PDF Resouces
Rx for Health
- FY 2008, 2,00MB
- Rp.Una receta para la salud
Año fiscal 2008 versión en PDF para imprimir, 2,028KB - FY 2006, 2,028KB
CDC: 60 Years of Excellence
A look at CDC′s 60 Year Legacy of Excellence in protecting the health of the public.
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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TTY: (888) 232-6348 - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
