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CDC
abbreviation for
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: the branch of the U.S. Public Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services charged with the investigation and control of contagious disease in the nation.
CDC
abbreviation for
- (in the US) Center for Disease Control
- Commonwealth Development Corporation
CDC
- A government agency headquartered in Atlanta , Georgia , which is responsible for the control and suppression of infectious diseases. It offers a national information database on infectious disease and national support to the health care community by providing research and control measures in response to imminent health threats, such as epidemics .
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An investigation by the CDC found that out of 65 individuals who were part of the subclusters, 95% said they ate a mix of leafy greens before falling sick.
Adding those again under a separate heading inflates the total far beyond what public health economists or agencies like the CDC would report.
The CDC cuts are not the first to public health.
Local officials are bracing for sweeping cuts to research and prevention efforts in the event of the CDC’s ceased involvement.
“The CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention plays a vital role in reducing new infections, saving billions in preventable health care costs, and ensuring that individuals can access life-saving medication,” Ruiz said in a statement.
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