About the Center

CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is at the forefront of the nation's efforts to prevent and control chronic diseases. On these pages, read about our:

• Mission/Vision/Priorities
• Programs
• Funding Opportunities Announcements
• Organizational Chart
• Budget

Mission

To lead efforts that promote health and well-being through prevention and control of chronic diseases.

Vision

All people living healthy lives free from the devastation of chronic diseases.

Strategic Priorities

• Focus on Well-Being: Increase emphasis on promoting health and preventing risk factors, thereby reducing the onset of chronic health conditions.
• Health Equity: Leverage program and policy activities, build partner capacities, and establish tailored interventions to help eliminate health disparities.
• Research Translation: Accelerate the translation of scientific findings into community practice to protect the health of people where they live, work, learn, and play.
• Policy Promotion: Promote social, environmental, policy, and systems approaches that support healthy living for individuals, families, and communities.
• Workforce Development: Develop a skilled, diverse, and dynamic public health workforce and network of partners to promote health and prevent chronic disease at the national, state, and local levels.