Top 10 Health Achievements This Century
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put together a list of the top 10 public health achievements in the first 10 years of the new millennium. The list was chosen by CDC public health scientists. In no particular order, here are 10 great accomplishments from 2001-2010:
- Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (see local data on immunizations)
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Tobacco Control (see local data on teen smoking)
- Maternal and Infant Health (see local data on infants)
- Motor Vehicle Safety (see local data on drinking and driving)
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Occupational Safety
- Cancer Prevention (see local data on childhood cancer)
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (see local data on poisoning)
- Public Health Preparedness and Response
All of the above have an impact on the health and well being of children and families. Read more here. Is there anything you’d add? Or remove?
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