The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, generally called the Centers for Disease Control or CDC, is a major operating component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC stated mission is to create expertise, information and tools to people and communities to protect their health.CDC: CDC Organization
On May 15, 2009, President Barack Obama announced that Dr. Thomas R. Frieden would be the next director of the CDC.
Goals of the CDC
The stated goals of the CDC are to work with partners throughout the world to monitor health, detect and investigate health problems, conduct research to enhance prevention, develop and advocate sound public health policies, implement prevention strategies, promote healthy behaviors, foster safe and healthful environments, and provide leadership and training.CDC: CDC Organization
CDC History and Recent Activities
The CDC was created on July 1, 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center, to fight malaria by killing mosquitoes. Over 50% of its personnel was engaged in this important work, with the key jobs going to entomologists. The first budget was under $10 million, and its primary weapon was the now banned insecticide DDT.CDC: Our History - Our Story
The CDC is today globally recognized for its research and coordination of information and findings to respond to health emergencies. In 2009, these emergencies have included the salmonella and swine flu outbreaks.CDC: Our History - Our Story
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Components include the Office of the Director, six Coordinating Centers and Offices and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthCDC: CDC Organization
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CCEHIP
Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention, Director Henry FalkCDC: CDC Organization
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CCHIS
Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service, Director Steven L. SolomonCDC: CDC Organization
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CCHP
Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, Director Kathleen E. ToomeyCDC: CDC Organization
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CCID
Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Director Mitchell L. CohenCDC: CDC Organization
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COGH
Coordinating Office for Global Health, Director Stephen B. BlountCDC: CDC Organization
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COTPER
Coordinating Office for TerrorismCDC: CDC Organization
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Preparedness and Emergency Response, Acting Director Daniel Marc SosinCDC: CDC Organization
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NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Director Christine M. BrancheCDC: CDC Organization
