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Established by Congress, the CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) do more, faster, by forging public-private partnerships to support CDC’s 24/7 work to save lives and protect people from health and safety threats. The CDC Foundation annually manages more than 200 CDC-led programs in the United States and in 58 countries around the world. Since 1995 the CDC Foundation, which is the sole entity authorized by Congress to raise funds on CDC’s behalf, has launched more than 700 programs and raised $400 million to advance the life-saving work of CDC.

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“We are honored to recognize Sir Richard Peto for his forward-thinking work that revolutionized research and policies on cardiovascular disease and cancer.”

Judith A. Monroe, M.D., president and CEO of the CDC Foundation

For all kinds of companies, travel by road puts workers at high risk of work-related injury or death, both here in the United States and in other countries. Employers can manage these risks through a commitment to road safety supported by strong policies.

Dr. John Howard, director of CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Businesses can improve employee health and reduce healthcare costs by addressing conditions that affect their employees, such as high blood pressure and smoking. CDC is helping businesses by sharing research on proven interventions for some of the most common and costly health issues.

CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.

“Throughout her career, Andrea has demonstrated a strong commitment to injury prevention and control. She has shown tremendous dedication to finding innovative ways to improve the health and safety of vulnerable women and children.”

Dr. James Fries, professor of medicine emeritus, Stanford University and chairman of the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation

“Adolescence is a time when young people take risks, including using alcohol or drugs, or taking sexual risks. Educating teens and providing schools and communities with tools will help youth adopt lifelong attitudes and behaviors that support their overall health and well-being. This new program will help communities take specific steps to reduce substance use and prevent HIV/STD infection among teens.”

Dr. Stephanie Zaza, director, Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) at CDC

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On-the-Job Vehicle Crashes Cost U.S. Employers $25 Billion Annually

Wed, Aug 24, 2016 17:00 CET

New Business Pulse focuses on CDC’s Efforts to Keep Workers Safe on the RoadMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related injury deaths in the United States, accounting for 22,000 deaths from 2003–2014. On-the-job vehicle crashes have a devastating impact on workers and their families, communities and businesses. In 2013 alone, motor vehicle crashes cost U.S. employers $25 billion—$671,000 per death and $65,000 per nonfatal injury. Workplace crashes affect businesses through lost productivity, medical and workers’ compensation costs, liability and reputational damage. They are

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On-the-Job Vehicle Crashes Cost U.S. Employers $25 Billion Annually

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