Policy at CDC
CDC's definition of policy
CDC defines "policy" as a law, regulation, procedure, administrative action, incentive, or voluntary practice of governments and other institutions.
Policy and health
The health of our nation can be influenced public health policies, such as a tobacco control policy, and by policies in many other sectors. For example, transportation policies can encourage increased physical activity and school nutrition policies can ensure healthier meals are provided in schools. Many national health strategies, plans, and initiatives, such as Healthy People 2020, have policy implications. Policy decisions are also frequently reflected in resource allocations.
Policy topics
CDC policy-focused
offices and programs
The Public Health Law Program, Office of the Associate
Director for Policy, and Office of the Associate Director
for Program are three primary groups at CDC that deal
with policy-related issues.
Integrity and accountability review offices
The Government Accountability Office and HHS Office
of the Inspector General help to ensure the integrity
and accountability of CDC activities.
Legislation, regulations, and policies
Many laws, regulations, and policies can have
implications to federal, state, tribal, local
and territorial governments as well as the general
public.
National organization policy resources
The following national organizations serve
the public health system.
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