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What is NIOSH?

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for research and recommendations for the prevention of occupational illness and injury. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One of NIOSH’s programs is Occupational Health Disparities. The mission of the occupational health disparities program is to:

  • Improve health essential information to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practices.