The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the US agency charged with tracking and investigating public health trends. The stated mission of the CDC is 'To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.' The CDC is a part of the U.S. Public Health Services (PHS) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

 

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