Department of Health and Human Services

    This Department is concerned with the health and welfare of people from infants to the elderly.

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    Administration on Aging

    This Administration is responsible for all issues concerning the elderly. It is the principle agency designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965.

    Administration for Children
    and Families

    This Administration is responsible for funding to provide state, local and tribal organizations to provide family assistance, child support, child care, Head Start, and other programs to support children and their families.

    Centers for Disease Control

    This Agency protects the public health of the U.S. by providing leadership and direction in the prevention of and control of diseases and other preventable conditions. It also responds to public health emergencies.

    Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

    Information on selected notifiable diseases in the U.S. and on deaths for selected cities of the week. Tables include cases of specific diseases for the U.S.

    National Center for Health Statistics

    The Center compiles and analyzes statistics on population health characteristics, health facilities and health costs for the U.S.

    Food and Drug Administration

    This Administration works to ensure that the food supply is safe, human and animal drugs, biological products and medical devices are safe and effective, and electronic products that emit radiation are safe.

    National Institutes of Health

    These Agencies administer research activities which help to determine future medical treatment and disease prevention in the U.S.

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

    This Administration provides leadership in the prevention and treatment of addictive and mental disorders.