The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is responsible for protecting public health and safety. The CDC is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has a presence in all 50 states, as well as in several countries around the world.
The CDC's mission is to prevent and control diseases, injuries, and disabilities by promoting health and safety, and by conducting research and developing evidence-based public health practices. The CDC works to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, and to reduce the impact of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. The CDC also conducts research on environmental health, injury prevention, and other public health issues.
The CDC is organized into several centers and institutes, each with a specific focus, such as the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, and the National Center for Environmental Health, among others. The CDC works closely with state and local health departments, as well as with international partners, to carry out its mission.