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Engineering and public health at CDC.

G Scott Earnest1, Laurence D Reed, D Conover

  • 1Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA. gearnest@cdc.gov

MMWR Supplements
|December 22, 2006
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Engineers have been vital to public health since the 1940s, addressing communicable diseases and environmental hazards. Their work in areas like water treatment and air pollution control continues to protect populations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Engineering
  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Occupational Safety and Health

Background:

  • Engineering has historically been integral to public health initiatives, dating back to the 1940s at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Early engineering efforts at the CDC focused on controlling infectious diseases like malaria through environmental modifications such as eliminating standing water.
  • The CDC's engineering scope has broadened significantly over time to encompass a wide range of public health challenges.

Observation:

  • Engineers at the CDC have been instrumental in developing critical infrastructure for public health, including water chlorination, filtration, and sewage treatment systems.
  • Since the 1950s, CDC engineers have pioneered advancements in environmental health, industrial hygiene, and air pollution control.
  • A diverse array of engineering disciplines, including biomedical, civil, chemical, and safety engineering, are now represented at the CDC.

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Findings:

  • Engineering solutions are fundamental to the CDC's approach to mitigating public health risks, particularly through the established 'hierarchy of controls'.
  • Current engineering research at the CDC addresses critical areas such as air contaminants, mining safety, physical agents, ergonomics, and environmental hazards.
  • Collaboration with industry, labor, and other stakeholders is key to the success of CDC engineering research and its translation into public health practice.

Implications:

  • The continued involvement of engineers is essential for addressing complex public health issues and developing innovative solutions.
  • Engineering expertise at the CDC supports the prevention and control of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
  • The integration of engineering principles across various CDC programs enhances the agency's capacity to protect and improve population health.