Diseases of importance that are monitored and reported to the CDC

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Public health agencies in the U.S. like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protect the public from threats to their health and safety, such as disease. Particularly, these agencies conduct epidemiological studies to track notifiable diseases, and relevant findings and updates are published for use by physicians.

Public Health Agencies

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Notifiable/reportable Diseases

A United Nations agency that monitors diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, especially in developing countries, and implements international public health campaigns toward prevention. in an event of a pandemic, it coordinates global response to members nations, with the CDC's efforts being the U.S.'s contribution.

World Health Organization

Types of diseases monitored by international public health agencies include:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Reemerging infectious disease

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