Public Health Topics and Resources

CDC works with the US territories and freely associated states to address several critical public health topics, including chronic diseases, infectious diseases and outbreaks, and emergency preparedness and response.

Chronic Disease

Asthma
- Asthma Program in Puerto Rico
Collaboration Guide for Pacific Island Cancer and Chronic Disease Programs
Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans
Diabetes
- Resources for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
- Resources for Hispanic and Latino Americans
Tobacco Prevention

Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

Health Alerts
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
- Be Ready for Hurricane Season
Tuberculosis Information for Emergencies and Disasters

Infectious Disease

Chikungunya
Dengue
HIV
Parasites
Parasites – Lymphatic Filariasis
Tuberculosis
Zika Virus

Other Public Health Topics

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
COVID-19 Resources for Health Departments
Environmental Health
How CDC Prevents Chronic Diseases and Promotes Health for US Territories and Affiliated Pacific Islands pdf icon[PDF-1MB]
Telehealth and Telemedicine
Traveler’s Health
Suicide Prevention

Page last reviewed: November 10, 2020

Content source: Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support