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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health
and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible
information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health
through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus
for developing and applying disease prevention and control,
environmental health, and health promotion and education
activities designed to improve the health of the people of the
United States.
CDC, located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the
Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Julie L. Gerberding
is the Director.
Website: "http://www.cdc.gov/"
[Summary provided by CDC]
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