Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, as the sentinel for
the health of people in the United States and throughout the world, strives to
protect people’s health and safety, provide reliable health information, and
improve health through strong partnerships.
CDC Mission
To promote health
and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and
disability.
CDC seeks to accomplish
its mission by working with partners throughout the nation and the world to
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monitor health,
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detect and
investigate health problems,
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conduct research to
enhance prevention,
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develop and
advocate sound public health policies,
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implement
prevention strategies,
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promote healthy
behaviors,
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foster safe and
healthful environments,
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provide leadership
and training.
Those functions are the
backbone of CDC’s mission. Each of CDC’s component organizations undertakes
these activities in conducting its specific programs. The steps needed to
accomplish this mission are also based on scientific excellence, requiring
well-trained public health practitioners and leaders dedicated to high standards
of quality and ethical practice.