Public Health Critical Care List: Fiscal Year 2006
After decades of under-investment, our public health system lacks the resources it needs to tackle the full range of health threats -- from preparing for potential chemical or biological attacks, to addressing the serious chronic disease epidemics of cancer or asthma, or responding to emerging infectious diseases like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or Avian Flu. As the leading federal agency responsible for protecting the public’s health, the CDC’s budget must reflect the vital role it plays in the lives of every individual, every day, and its increasing responsibilities for homeland security.
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