P.O.H.S CDC quizlet

What does the CDC do?

-Controls disease outbreaks -making sure food and water are safe; -helping people to avoid leading causes of death such as heart -disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes; -working globally to reduce threats to the nation's health.

Activities/Funded Programs of CDC

BSI(Bloodstream Infection Surveillance), Core SVIPP(State Violence and Injury Prevention Program), DELTA(Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances)

What does CDC stand for?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

When and Where it was established?

Established in 1946 and its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia

CDC Main Goal

Public Health

Importance to U.S Health Care

The nation's health protection agency. CDC performs critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

CDC mission statement

to protect health and promote quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability