To keep pace with emerging public health challenges and to address the leading causes of death and disability, CDC initiated an effort to achieve measurable impact quickly. CDC's Winnable Battles are public health priorities with large-scale impact on health and known effective strategies to address them.
The current Winnable Battles (Tobacco; Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity; Food Safety; Healthcare-Associated Infections; Motor Vehicle Injuries; Teen Pregnancy; HIV in the U.S.) have been chosen based on the magnitude of the health problem and our ability to make significant progress in outcomes. By identifying priority strategies, defining clear targets and working closely with our public health partners, we can make significant progress in reducing health disparities and the overall health burden from these diseases and conditions.
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Wellness at Work Your health is important wherever you go.
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Second Hand Smoke: Danger! Make your home and vehicles smokefree for cleaner air and a healthier heart and lungs.
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E. Coli Learn about E. coli and what you can do to help lower the risk of infection.
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CDC Winnable Battles 2010-2015, Progress Report 2014 Review recent data and activities from each Winnable Battle
Progress Reports
Learn about CDC's Winnable Battles targets, what CDC is doing, and what progress is being made.
Data & Resources
Resources
Find background information and Frequently Asked Questions about CDC's Winnable Battles
Data and analysis tools
Including Sortable Stats, Policy Implementation Analyses and Burden Assessments
Related Federal Priority Initiatives
- HHS Strategic Plan
- HHS High Priority Goals
- Healthy People
- The Health Consequences of Smoking – 50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General
- The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding
- HHS Plan to Prevent HAIs
- National HIV/AIDS Strategy
- Distracted Driving
- Let's Move
- HHS Office of Adolescent Health
- Page last reviewed: March 17, 2015
- Page last updated: April 16, 2015
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