Diseases

Maine CDC works to strengthen the State's capacity to prevent and respond to emerging infectious disease, reduce chronic disease risk factors, and monitors and provides information on animal-borne and vector-borne diseases. Find data and reports on the following pages.

Infectious Disease

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program studies the distribution and determinants of notifiable infectious diseases among citizens and visitors in Maine and applies this study to the prevention and control of infectious disease.

Chronic Disease

Chronic diseases and conditions account for most illness, disability, and death in Maine and the United States. They are also the leading drivers of health care costs. Learn more about Chronic Conditions.

Animal and Insect Borne Diseases

Maine CDC works to monitor and prevent Animal and Insect Borne infectious diseases in Maine. Infectious diseases are very common worldwide and in Maine. These diseases are caused by certain viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites.