In
2010, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began their efforts in
addressing emerging public health challenges with their “Winnable Battles”. Led
by CDC Director Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, along with other CDC leaders, the
Winnable Battles was a call to arms for all public health professionals to take
notice to some of the leading causes of death and disability, including
providing efficient strategies of intervention. The CDC’s Winnable Battles detailed the extensive impact that these areas have on the overall health of the public, as well as providing evidence-based strategies to address the challenges presented in each of these areas. Chosen based on the magnitude of health issues and the
ability to make important headway in improvement, the CDC’s Winnable Battles
include: Healthcare-Associated Infections; Tobacco; Teen Pregnancy; Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity; and HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infections
