A Timeline of CDC/ATSDR Contributions to Women's Health

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have made many contributions to women's health. CDC and ATSDR have developed research, implemented disease prevention programs, and developed health strategies that help women live healthier lives in society today. These activities help address a variety of issues, including violence, pregnancy, cancer, HIV/AIDS, heart disease, workplace safety, and smoking.

Click on any decade and learn about some of the contributions CDC and ATSDR have made in women's health. Links to additional information are included in individual entries.

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This page last reviewed Aprl 1, 2004
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/contrib.htm

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Office of Women's Health