Prevention and Public Health

Prevention and public health research helps Americans live longer, healthier, more productive lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting public health activities in the United States. Research!America surveys show that Americans think investment in the CDC and prevention and public health research should be increased. 

Elected Officials Should Listen To Public Health Professionals

In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from public health professionals?

Source: A Research!America poll of U.S. adults conducted in partnership with Zogby Analytics in January 2021.