Seven Prevention Priorities of USPHS Scientist Officers
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The Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service (USPHS), one of America's seven uniformed services, comprises more than 6700 public health professionals whose mission is to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of the nation. The Scientist Category, one of 11 professional USPHS categories, includes more than 300 doctoral-level scientists stationed at various state and federal agencies. Among USPHS scientists' varied work duties and responsibilities are activities related to the seven health priorities delineated in the National Prevention Strategy (NPS), a 2011 federal agenda developed by the Surgeon General–led National Prevention Council that aims to guide improvements in health and well-being in the United States.
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