The mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes?

• A. Providing direct patient care.
• B. Promoting the health and quality of life.
• C. Regulating hospital licensing.
• D. Accrediting healthcare facilities.

Answer: (B)

Understanding the mission of the CDC is about protecting public health and improving population well-being. The CDC works to prevent disease, injury, and disability and to promote overall health, safety, and quality of life through surveillance, research, guidance, and prevention programs. It does not provide direct patient care like a hospital or clinician, nor does it license hospitals or accredit facilities—that role belongs to state regulatory bodies and accrediting organizations. Because of this, the statement that best aligns with the CDC’s mission is promoting the health and quality of life.