CDC: The Leading Health Protection Agency
About the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. As a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mission and Purpose
The CDC's mission is to protect the health of the public by providing science-based data, expertise, and tools. The agency collaborates with various partners to create the resources that people and communities need to make informed decisions about their health.
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