Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
<http://www.cdc.gov>

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of the public, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Its mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. There is a wealth of information provided here to help a health educator answer health-related questions from a community.