Government Agencies Flashcards
(7 cards)
Its role is to direct international health within the united nations’ system and to lead partners in global health responses
Take care of concerns like global pandemics
World health organization(WHO)
Protect the health of all Americans and provides essential human services
US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
It’s one of the most foremost medical research centers
National institution of health (NIH)
Protect americans from health,safety and security threats
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal agency of the USDHHS. Responsible for protecting and promoting public health through regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusion, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, cosmetic, animal food&feed and veterinary products.
Food and drugs administration (FDA)
Supports and conduct research that improves the outcomes, quality, access to, and cost and utilization of health care services
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR)
Federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)