The Centres for Malady Control and Prevention (CDC). The American agency charged with tracking and investigating popular
health trends. Its stated mission is To promote
health and
characteristic of
life by preventing and controlling malady, injury, and disability. A
part of the U.S. Popular Health Services (PHS)
under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the
CDC is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It publishes
key health information including
weekly data on all deaths and
illness reported in the United States ( Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Message ) and travelers'
health advisories.