CDC Prevention Centers

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Information about the Prevention Research Centers Program and accomplishments during the 2014-2019 funding cycle. During 2019–2024, CDC is funding 26 PRCs across the United States. Each PRC is funded for 5 years to maintain a research center and conduct prevention research that promotes health and prevents chronic illness and other diseases and disabilities. The solutions developed by PRCs are intended to be applied widely. In addition to creating healthier communities, PRCs have increased the public health workforce and conducted research that will guide future initiatives.