National Center for Environmental Health
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User Profile
Name: National Center for Environmental Health
Member Since: April 10th, 2008
Member Name: NCEH
Biography:
NCEH Mission
The National Center for Environmental Health plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to maintain and improve the health of the American people by promoting a healthy environment and by preventing premature death and avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors.
NCEH Main Activities
National leadership in prevention programs, global health, and the use of human genetic knowledge, tests, and services
- Public health surveillance
- Applied research
- Epidemiologic studies
- Laboratory analyses
- Statistical analyses
- Behavioral interventions
- Operations and systems research
- Communication and education
- Standards, guidelines, and recommendations
- Training and technical assistance of officials of state and local health agencies in preventing and responding to public health challenges
Homepage: National Center for Environmental Health
