AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Education: Activities Aimed at the General Public Implemented Slowly
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control's (CDC's) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the principal federal agency responsible for preventing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) through education. CDC's AIDS activities include education programs aimed at curtailing the spread of the epidemic and epidemiology and surveillance programs. Through these activities, CDC tracks the spread of AIDS and can better target AIDS education efforts. Between fiscal years 1984 and 1988, CDC's total AIDS budget grew more 100 percent each year on average, from about $14 million to over $300 million. Several organizations within CDC share responsibility for AIDS education. Two- the Center for Health Promotion and Education and the Center for Prevention Services-have responsibility for targeting specific groups, including school and college-aged youth, health care workers, and persons at increased risk of infection. In addition, the Office of Deputy Director for AIDS coordinates CDC's overall AIDS program and administers CDC's education efforts aimed at the general public. (SDW)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202062
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office