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What is the main goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
What is the main goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
The main goal is the protection of public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability in the US and worldwide.
Where is the headquarters of the CDC located?
Where is the headquarters of the CDC located?
The headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
When was the Communicable Disease Center founded?
When was the Communicable Disease Center founded?
The Communicable Disease Center was founded on July 1, 1946.
What are some of the areas of focus for the CDC?
What are some of the areas of focus for the CDC?
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Who is the current Director of the CDC?
Who is the current Director of the CDC?
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CDC का सीधा प्रकार क्या है?
CDC का सीधा प्रकार क्या है?
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CDC कब स्थापित किया गया था?
CDC कब स्थापित किया गया था?
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कौन सी संगठन वॉर एरियों में मलेरिया नियंत्रण कार्यक्रम के पूर्ववर्ती थे?
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कौन सी संस्था मलेरिया नियंत्रण में विश्वव्यापी प्रभाव रखती थी?
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CDC की वर्तमान निदेशक कौन हैं?
CDC की वर्तमान निदेशक कौन हैं?
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Study Notes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National public health agency of the United States.
- A federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
CDC's Main Goals
- Protect public health and safety through disease control and prevention.
- Focus on controlling and preventing disease, injury, and disability in the US and worldwide.
Areas of Focus
- Infectious disease
- Foodborne pathogens
- Environmental health
- Occupational safety and health
- Health promotion
- Injury prevention
- Educational activities to improve US citizens' health
Additional Activities
- Conducts research on non-infectious diseases, such as obesity and diabetes.
- Founding member of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes.
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Test your knowledge about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national public health agency of the United States. Learn about its mission, functions, and headquarters.
