CDC Presentation
As stated in the mission statement, the CDC protects America from what 3 things?
1.Health 2.Safety 3.Secuirty threats
How long is the child affected with HIV said to be in remission for?
18 months
What year was the grand opening of the CDC?
1946
How old is the child now? (that is said to be cured of AIDS)
3 years old
Where is the CDC located?
Atlanta, Georgia
What does CDC stand for?
Centers for Disease Control (and Prevention)
What is the name of the doctor listed in the powerpoint, that assisted with research in the HIV case?
Dr. Deborah Persaud
Who was the founder of the CDC?
Dr. Joseph Mountin
What is one thing that the CDC is doing to fight HIV & Aids globally?
Expanding quality care & treatment Building high quality laboratories Developing robust health information systems Implementing effective prevention programs Strengthening surveillance systems Building a sustainable healthcare workforce Ensuring impact Monitoring & evaluation
What are 3 of the current battles that the CDC is fighting?
Food Safety Global immunization Healthcare-associated infections HIV in the US Lymphatic Filariasis in the Americans Motor Vehicle Injuries Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Obesity Mother-to-Child Transmission oh HIV & Syphilis Globally Teen Pregnancy Tobacco
What is the leading cause of permanent disability worldwide?
Lymphatic filariasis
In what state is the case where there is a possibility that a child born with HIV is cured?
Mississippi
How is lymphatic filariasis spread?
Mosquitos
When the CDC was first founded, what was the primary mission?
Prevent the spread of malaria
What does the acronym PEPFAR stand for?
US Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief