A part of the Centers for Disease Control q.v. established in 1980, consisting of three divisions: (a) The Division of Nutrition, (b) The Division of Reproductive Health, and (c) The Division of Health Education.
A focal point for the health education efforts of a geographic region comprised of five components: (a) research and evaluation, (b) personnel development, (c) community service, (d) communication and media development, and (e) program development.