In a recent press release, the CDC says that the U.S. is making strides in the fight against AIDS and other diseases, as well as in areas such as infectious disease prevention, tobacco control, maternal and child health, traffic deaths and injuries, heart disease, cancer prevention, lead poisoning prevention, and public health preparedness. Check out the story at:
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/p0519_publichealthachievements.html