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Health Protection Goals

CDC is committed to achieving true improvements in people’s lives by accelerating health impact and reducing health disparities. CDC has created a set of four overarching Health Protection Goals, which are supported by a number of strategic goals and objectives. You may learn more about the goals and objectives by following the links for each main goal area.

picture of a healthy familyHealthy People in Every Stage of Life
All people, and especially those at greater risk of health disparities, will achieve their optimal lifespan with the best possible quality of health in every stage of life.

picture of doctor and patient in doctor's officeHealthy People in Healthy Places
The places where people live, work, learn, and play will protect and promote their health and safety, especially those people at greater risk of health disparities.

picture of scientist and specimenPeople Prepared for Emerging Health Threats
People in all communities will be protected from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats.

picture of hands holding a small globeHealthy People in a Healthy World
People around the world will live safer, healthier and longer lives through health promotion, health protection, and health diplomacy.

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