The U.S. Congress, as part of the Preventive Health Amendments
of 1992, has recognized CDC's leadership role in prevention by
formally changing its name to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. The President signed the bill on October 27. In making
this change, and acknowledging CDC's responsibility for "addressing
illness and disability before they occur," the Congress also
specified that the agency should continue to be recognized by the
acronym "CDC."
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