Michigan State University Extension
Extenstion International Trade Res. - 09059501
03/31/96
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)has been active in fight against disease almost half a century. Established as the communicable disease center in 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia, CDC is the agency of the public health Service that has led efforts to prevent diseases like malaria, polio, smallpox, toxic shock syndrome, Legionnaire's disease, and more recently, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)and tuberculosis. The work force has 6,000 persons including scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff. Half of the employees are located in Atlanta and remainder are assigned to field stations, quarantine offices, state and local health departments and other countries. The mission of CDC is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Its mission objectives are- -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 -Provide leadership and training
Following programs are currently under CDC: -Epidemiology Program -International Health Program -National Immunization Program -Public Health Practice Program -National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion -National Center for Environmental Health -National Center for Health Statistics -National Center for Infectious Diseases -National center for Injury Prevention and Control -National Center for Prevention Services -National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
For detail information contact: Center For Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333