Centers for Disease Control (CDC) — The State of the CDC
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SARS, diabetes, monkey pox, obesity, West Nile virus, autism, HIV, environmental hazards, cancer, birth defects, injuries, and countless other reasons we exist.
Key Message
This was the inaugural issue of the annual State of the CDC—a comprehensive overview of the year’s events, accomplishments and expenditures. Its audience was mainly federal government decision and policy makers.
Safeguarding Public Health
Staying Ahead of the Curve
Prevention is a proactive word, especially in today's world, where new health threats are appearing at an alarming pace. In fiscal year 2003, CDC took aggressive steps to meet future challenges to the nation's and world's health and safety. We made significant improvements to our physical, science, and information capabilities. In short, we are bringing them all into the 21st century.

