About the Center

CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is at the forefront of the nation's efforts to prevent and control chronic diseases. On these pages, read about our:

• Mission/Vision/Goals
• Public Health Approach
• Programs
• Funding Opportunities Announcements
• Organizational Chart
• Budget

Mission

NCCDPHP leads the nation’s efforts to create expertise, information, and tools to support people and communities in preventing chronic diseases and promoting health for all.

Vision

All people living full, healthy lives free from the burdens of chronic disease.

Goals

• Monitor, prevent, delay, detect, and control chronic diseases.
• Conduct chronic disease research and translate to practical and effective prevention strategies.
• Promote social, environmental, policy, and systems approaches that support health.
• Achieve equity in health by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities and achieving optimal health for all Americans.
• Work with partners from all sectors of society to increase the reach and effectiveness of public health programs.
• Develop a skilled, diverse, and dynamic public health workforce at the national, state, and local levels.