Government Agencies Flashcards

(7 cards)

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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

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World health organization(WHO)

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Protect the health of all Americans and provides essential human services

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US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)

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It’s one of the most foremost medical research centers

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National institution of health (NIH)

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Protect americans from health,safety and security threats

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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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.

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Food and drugs administration (FDA)

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Supports and conduct research that improves the outcomes, quality, access to, and cost and utilization of health care services

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Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR)

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Federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation

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Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

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