A U.S. federal agency under the U.S. department of health and human service (DHHS) and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the CDC works to protect public health and safety by providing information to enhance health decisions. It focuses national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially infectious diseases), environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, prevention, and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
An agency created by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (Department of Health and Human Services) on July 1, 1973 within the Public Health Service. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the CDC is responsible for monitoring and study of diseases which are controllable by public health measures.
A division of the U.S. Public Health Service in Atlanta, Georgia, that investigates and controls various diseases, especially those that have epidemic potential. The agency is also responsible for national programs to improve laboratory conditions and encourage health and safety in the workplace.
The agency within the Public Health Service that collects data and conducts medical research.