Eliminating Disease

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CDC provides domestic and international leadership, as well as laboratory and epidemiology expertise, to respond and work toward eliminating every disease we can. CDC protects and supports public health by employing evidence-based tobacco control strategies, combating vaccine-preventable diseases such as Hepatitis C, and providing the tools and resources necessary to reduce disease impacts such as maternal mortality.

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Tobacco Product Use

CDC leads nationwide initiatives to reduce deaths and prevent chronic diseases that result from tobacco use. Among other activities, CDC works with national, state, and local partners to combat youth tobacco product use.

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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

CDC’s leadership in national vaccine policy and programs results in prevented deaths and diseases, and significant savings in direct and indirect costs.

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Hepatitis C Infection and Disease

Hepatitis C is a common and costly, but now curable, disease. Testing and treatment strategies reduce transplants, disabilities, and deaths, and could save billions of dollars in health care costs.

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Maternal Mortality

Pregnancy-related health problems and deaths are tragic, especially because many are preventable. CDC is committed to preventing pregnancy-related deaths and ensuring the best possible birth outcomes.

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Page last reviewed: December 9, 2020

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention