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More healthful eating patterns can help people achieve recommended nutrient intakes, control calorie intake, and reduce the risk of some of the leading causes of chronic illness and death in the United States such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

Although various factors affect the sustainability of public health programs, funding levels can influence many aspects of program continuity.

The CDC Director’s webpage offers information on Dr. Thomas Frieden, who became the agency’s 16th director in June 2009. The pages features information on Dr. Frieden’s Weekly Focus, the Latest from Dr. Frieden (his RSS feed), and links to his bio, statements, videos, press releases, media appearances, photos, presentations, and speeches.

Q fever is a worldwide disease with acute and chronic stages caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii.

No single solution exists to reduce rates of childhood obesity in the United States, but public policy action is essential. A greater understanding of policy maker views on childhood obesity would provide insight into ways that public health advocates can overcome barriers to propose, enact, and implement obesity prevention policies.

We measured the quantity and intensity of physical activity in 106 urban public school students during recess outdoors, recess indoors in the gym, and recess indoors in the classroom.

CDC Vital Signs - Breast Cancer