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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - HHS
At a Glance


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Mission:
Protects the health and safety of people at home and abroad by providing information on health issues and promoting disease prevention and control, environmental health, and educational activities.

Overall rank: 129
Overall score: 61.1
Number of employees: 6800
Employee trend: 6538(Sept. 01), 6828(Sept. 02), 7182(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Other locations: Centers, facilities, quarantine offices, and state and local health agencies located across the U.S. and abroad. Sites include Anchorage, AK; Cincinnati, OH; Fort Collins, CO; Morgantown, WV; Pittsburgh, PA; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Juan, PR; Spoka

People who joined the agency in 2003: 320 (5% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 421
People who left the agency in 2003: 202 (3% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 261

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 39%
Female 61%
White 55%
Black 19%
Hispanic 4%
American Indian 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5%
Self-reported disability 7%

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 64 96
Women 58.8 122
Under 40 61.8 104
40 and over 60.9 116
White 62.6 108
Black 56.7 102
American Indian N/A N/A
Hispanic 49.2 154
Asian/Pacific Islander 79.5 30

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 72.4 179
Strategic management 53.5 162
Teamwork 69.7 138
Effective leadership 48.3 159
Performance-based rewards & advancement 45.6 136
Training & development 58.5 140
Support for diversity 60.2 101
Pay & benefits 62.5 135
Family friendly culture & benefits 40.2 57
Work/life balance 62.2 157

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