At a glance
The CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is also known as the Injury Center. Learn about our organization, our work, and why it matters.
What we do
Since 1993, CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (Injury Center) has been a leader in protecting Americans from injury and violence. Our goal is to keep individuals, families, and communities safe, healthy, and thriving. We work proactively with our partners to track trends, conduct research, raise awareness, and implement prevention programs.
Why injury and violence prevention matter
Learn how the Injury Center has been a leader in protecting Americans from injury and violence for the past 30 years.
Injury Center snapshot
Learn more about our priorities, our impact, and who we work with by visiting the Injury Center Snapshot.
Leadership
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Allison Arwady, MD, PhD, Director
Dr. Allison Arwady leads innovative research and science-based programs to prevent injuries and violence and to reduce their consequences.
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control