Centers for Disease Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a national public health agency in the United States that is responsible for protecting the health and safety of the American people. The CDC is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The agency's mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. The CDC conducts research, provides health information and education, and offers guidance and support to public health professionals across the country.