GLOSSARY
CDC
The Center for Disease Control protects the United States’ health from
threats using science and data
NIH
The National Institute of Health aims to discover new information that will
result in better health for everyone
National Academies of Medicine
Previously called the Institute of Medicine, this nonprofit, private
organization was created to advise the country on relevant issues
WHO
The World Health Organization works worldwide to promote health,
promote safety, and serve the vulnerable
PACE
Short for “Pacing, graded Activity, and Cognitive behavioral therapy; a
randomized Evaluation”
The Lancet
One of the world’s highest impact, most prestigious academic journals
FDA
The Food and Drug Administration protects American health by overseeing food, drugs, cosmetics, animal food, dietary supplements, medical devices, biological goods, and blood products