The Role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description
Dr. Thomas Frieden on the history and role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain what the CDC is responsible for.
- What is the budget of the CDC? What are some of the programs they fund?
- Describe how they work with other health organizations in the U.S. government, such as Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration.
Participants
Unidentified Speaker, 79658 Videos
Peter SlenHost, C-SPAN5920 Videos
Thomas "Tom" Frieden M.D.Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention55 Videos
Vocabulary
- Federal Agencies
- Food And Drug Administration
- Health And Human Services
- Infectious Disease
- Pepfar
- Regulation
- Vaccines