Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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198 U.S. GOVERNMENT MANUAL
The Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry, as part of the
Public Health Service, is charged with
the prevention of exposure to toxic
substances and the prevention of the
adverse health effects and diminished
quality of life associated with exposure
to hazardous substances from wastesites,
unplanned releases, and other sources of
pollution present in the environment.
Sources of Information
General Inquiries Direct inquiries to
the Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry. 4770 Buford Highway
NE., Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone, 800–
232–4636. TTY, (888) 232–6348 Internet,
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov.
For further information, contact the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,MS E–61, 4770 Buford
Highway NE., Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone, 770–488–0604. Internet, http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone, 800–232–4636. Internet, http://www.cdc.gov.
Director THOMAS R. FRIEDEN
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), as part of the Public
Health Service, is charged with protecting
the public health of the Nation by
providing leadership and direction in
the prevention of and control of diseases
and other preventable conditions and
responding to public health emergencies.
Within the CDC, the following seven
centers, institutes, and off‌ices lead
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
efforts for public health concerns.
Center for Global Health The
Center leads CDC’s global health
strategy, working in partnership with
foreign governments and international
organizations to help countries around
the world to effectively plan, manage,
and evaluate global health care
programs. The Center works to eradicate
chronic diseases and life-threatening
injuries, expanding global health care
programs to address the leading causes of
disability, morbidity, and mortality.
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health The Institute plans,
directs, and coordinates a national
program to develop and establish
recommended occupational safety and
health standards and to conduct research,
training, technical assistance, and related
activities to assure safe and healthy
working conditions for every working
person.
Off‌ice of Infectious Diseases The
Off‌ice facilitates research, programs,
and policies to reduce the national
and international burden of infectious
diseases. The Off‌ice includes the
following organizational components:
the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral
Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention; the
National Center for Immunization and
Respiratory Diseases; and the National
Center for Emerging and Zoonotic
Infectious Diseases.
Off‌ice of Noncommunicable Diseases,
Injury, and Environmental Health The
Off‌ice provides strategic direction
and leadership for the prevention of
noncommunicable diseases, injuries,
disabilities, and environmental health
hazards. The Off‌ice includes the
following organizational components:
the National Center on Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities; the National
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion; the National
Center for Environmental Health; and the
National Center for Injury Prevention and
Control.
Off‌ice of Public Health Preparedness
and Response The Off‌ice helps the
Nation prepare for and respond to
urgent public health threats by providing
strategic direction, coordination, and
support for CDC’s terrorism preparedness
and emergency response activities.

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