The Ten Great Public Health Achievements - United States,
1900-1999
Below are links to articles published by the CDC about
public health's greatest achievements in the United States. Here is a link to
the introduction to the set of articles.
Achievements in Public Health,
1900--1999: Changes in the Public Health System
Ten Great Public Health Achievements - United States, 2000-2010
From 1999 to 2009, the age-adjusted death rate in the United States declined from 881.9 per 100,000 population to 741.0, a record low.
Click here to see the related article. It lists ten great public health achievement of 2000 through 2010 as:
- 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
Ten Great Public Health Achievements --- United States, 2001--2010