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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

CDC is committed 24/7 to saving lives and protecting people. CDC’s guiding principles for laboratory work are to ensure the safety of all staff and the community and be as transparent as possible abou

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

The ELSW—comprised of external experts in the fields of biosafety, laboratory science, and research—reviewed CDC documentation (e.g., incident reporting, safety policies), visited CDC laboratories

Following laboratory safety incidents at CDC involving select agents, CDC conducted comprehensive internal reviews of each incident. An inspection of each involved laboratory was also conducted by US

Laboratory Safety Workgroup members

CDC ensures America’s health security with more than 150 state-of-the-art laboratories that are a key line of defense against emerging health threats.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted a new report on its website: 2014–2015 Annual Report to Congress, Federal Agencies, and Prevention Stakeholders. This report includes a special update on task force recommendations to prevent cancers and is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

Lina I. Elbadawi, MD1,2; Thomas Haupt, MS2; Erik Reisdorf, MPH3; Tonya Danz3; Jeffrey P. Davis, MD2.