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