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EnglishWhat Is the CDC and What Information Does cdc.gov Provide?
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cdc.gov is the official website of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a federal public health agency. It serves as a public health information portal covering diseases and conditions, healthy living, workplace safety, environmental health, injury and violence, global health, and travelers' health. Use it when you need authoritative U.S. public health guidance, disease situation updates, or access to CDC's scientific publications.
What the CDC Is
The CDC is the United States' national public health agency. Its website translates public health science into practical guidance for broad audiences, presenting scientific language in understandable form and standardizing guideline development across the agency. The site is organized for both public readers and health professionals.
Main Content Areas
The site's A to Z index is the broadest entry point. According to the site, it covers:
- Diseases and conditions
- Healthy living
- Workplace safety
- Environmental health
- Injury, violence, and safety
- Global health
- Travelers' health
The Featured Topics section highlights current priorities. Examples visible on the homepage include ways to prevent measles, getting tested for HIV, type 1 diabetes, the current H5 bird flu situation, controlling asthma, and the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." developmental milestone campaign.
News and Situation Updates
The News section carries agency announcements and data releases. Recent examples include:
- An annual report to the nation on progress against lung cancer driving down cancer mortality
- CDC data showing encouraging progress in youth health
- A statement on increases in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures
- Lessons from the World Trade Center Health Program, 25 years after 9/11
- A new overdose prevention data channel
Outbreak and situation pages, such as the Ebola situation summary linked from the homepage, provide current status information on specific public health events.
Scientific Journals
For researchers and health professionals, cdc.gov hosts three peer-reviewed or scientific publications:
| Journal | Frequency | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) | Weekly | Timely, reliable, objective epidemiological digest |
| EID (Emerging Infectious Diseases) | Monthly | Peer-reviewed infectious disease prevention, control, and elimination |
| PCD (Preventing Chronic Disease) | — | Peer-reviewed research, public health findings, innovations, and practices on chronic diseases |
How to Use the Site
- Start with the A to Z index if you know the topic — it links directly to disease, condition, and safety pages.
- Check Featured Topics for current public health priorities and situation updates.
- Read News for agency announcements and newly released data.
- Use the journals when you need primary epidemiological or peer-reviewed material rather than consumer guidance.
The site is in English (en-us). No pricing or login requirements are indicated in the available site information, so access conditions for specific pages or data tools should be confirmed on those pages directly.