A federal agency that is part of the US Department of Health and Human
Services. The mission of the CDC is collaborating to create the expertise,
information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health
through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury, and disability and
preparedness for new health threats. The CDC seeks to accomplish its mission by
working with partners throughout the nation and the world to (1) monitor
health, (2) detect and investigate health problems, (3) conduct research to
enhance prevention, (4) develop and advocate sound public health policies, (5)
implement prevention strategies, (6) promote healthy behaviors, (7) foster safe
and healthful environments, and (8) provide leadership and training.