What is Public Health?: Public Health Achievements

Ten Great Public Health Achievements --- Worldwide, 2001-2010

• Reductions in Child Mortality
• Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
• Access to Safe Water and Sanitation
• Malaria Prevention and Control
• Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS
• Tuberculosis Control
• Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Tobacco Control
• Increased Awareness and Response for Improving Global Road Safety
• Improved Preparedness and Response to Global Health Threats

— From CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 24, 2011.

Ten Great Public Health Achievements -- United States, 2001-2010

• Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
• Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
• Tobacco Control
• Maternal and Infant Health
• Motor Vehicle Safety
• Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
• Occupational Safety
• Cancer Prevention
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Public Health Preparedness and Response

— From CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 20, 2011.