The Men’s FIFA World Cup has come to North America, bringing together teams from 48 countries and fans from more than 200. This summer, the World Cup is being played in several cities across the United States, including those in Georgia and New York/New Jersey, where eight World Cup matches will be played.

Public Health Looks Different Around the World

Across the globe, communities face unique public health challenges shaped by geography, history, and circumstances. The public health professionals addressing those challenges bring different expertise, perspectives, and approaches. Though the work may look different from one country to another, it is driven by a shared commitment: improving health and helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Worldwide, nearly 3.5 million people die from lead-related heart disease every year—more than from malaria—and children are especially vulnerable. Regular blood lead level testing is the most effective way to detect lead exposure early. Testing helps many countries identify and address lead hazards and provide essential care to those with elevated blood lead levels.

Public Health at Home

In Georgia, the CDC Foundation is empowering people to understand the risks of uncontrolled high blood pressure and take practical steps to prevent and manage it. Through community interventions and broader outreach, the Foundation and its partners are working to reduce cases of uncontrolled high blood pressure in Georgia and across the United States.

In New York and New Jersey, the CDC Foundation is working with the New Jersey Department of Health to log data from death certificates and coroner, medical examiner, and toxicology reports. Flagging trends and correlations, like the relationship between a fatal overdose and that person’s history with mental health, helps state and local governments better respond to and prevent overdoses.

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