Trump Signs Executive Order to Make America Healthy Again Commission
This executive order addresses the health crisis in the United States, highlighting that Americans have lower life expectancy and higher rates of chronic disease compared to other developed nations. Key elements include:
Purpose: Addresses alarming health statistics, including:
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- U.S. life expectancy lagging behind comparable countries
- High prevalence of chronic diseases among Americans
- Rising health issues in children, including a 40.7% rate of health conditions
- Increasing medication use alongside worsening health outcomes
Policy: Directs the federal government to combat health challenges by:
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- Promoting transparency and eliminating conflicts of interest in health research
- Prioritizing research on root causes of illness
- Working with farmers to improve food quality
- Ensuring insurance coverage supports preventive care and lifestyle changes
Implementation: Establishes the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission to:
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- Study the childhood chronic disease crisis and potential contributing factors
- Inform the public with transparent facts
- Provide policy recommendations
- Submit two key reports within specified timeframes:
- Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment (within 100 days)
- Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy (within 180 days)
Commission Composition: Led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with representation from multiple federal agencies and departments.
The order emphasizes examining factors such as diet, toxic exposures, environmental factors, government policies, food production techniques, and corporate influence in addressing the health crisis.
Read the full Executive Order here.
