Saving lives from gun violence, overdoses, environmental threats, and more.
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John,
Living in the United States shouldn't be the equivalent of a pre-existing
medical condition.
But today, multiple public health crises are limiting the potential of
millions of Americans -- and ending the lives of far too many, far to early.
That has caused a drop in life expectancy greater than any decline we’ve seen
in the last 100 years -- and the U.S. now ranks 40th in the world for longevity.
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There are solutions to all these challenges. Last week in Philadelphia, we
brought together public health leaders and policymakers with practitioners,
advocates, and others at the Bloomberg American Health Summit, where they
shared innovative approaches and creative interventions that can make a real
difference.
A report released at the Summit -- "Reversing the Decline: 10 Ideas to Improve
Life Expectancy" -- shares some of the most powerful opportunities to help
people live longer, healthier lives.
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READ THE REPORT
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"The idea of 'American exceptionalism' -- that the United States is inherently
different from other nations -- is often debated in political circles," wrote
Mike ina Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed
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about the Summit and the report. "But in public health circles, it's not
controversial at all."
The Bloomberg American Health Initiative was formed in 2016 to take on five
major public health challenges that are causing high levels of harm and
premature death in the United States: addiction and overdose, adolescent
health, environmental challenges, obesity and the food system, and violence.
The Initiative has also set out to train a new generation of leaders committed
to improving health in America -- and now has 269 Bloomberg Fellows.
The annual Summit was full of insights on tackling these urgent public health
crises. You can watch highlights, or click on any of the sessions below to
learn more:
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Welcome remarks from Bloomberg American Health Initiative Director Dr. Joshua
M. Sharfstein and Associate Director Michelle Spencer
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Keynote Address: The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor-Elect of the Commonwealth
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Violence: Reducing Gun Violence, Policy and Prevention
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Advancing Equity in Public Health: In Conversation with Dr. Mary T. Bassett,
New York State Commissioner of Health
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Keynote Address: The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico,
introduced by Bloomberg Philathropies CEO Patti Harris
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, introduced by Bloomberg
Philanthropies Public Health Program Lead Dr. Kelly Henning
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Addiction and Overdose: Raising the Standard of Care, Justice, and Equity
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Discussion: Innovations in Harm Reduction
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Adolescent Health: Investing in Opportunity Youth
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Health Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
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Suicide Risk in Latinx Communities
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Remarks from Michael A. Nutter, Former Mayor, City of Philadelphia
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Impact of Supreme Court Decisions on Public Health
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky
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Obesity & The Food System: The Connection Between Food Policy, Equity, and
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Good Food & Beverages Project
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Environmental Challenges: The Pursuit of Environmental Justice
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Change & Environmental Justice
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Closing remarks from Bloomberg American Health Initiative Director Dr. Joshua
M. Sharfstein and Associate Director Michelle Spencer
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Learn more about the public health crises driving the decline in life
expectancy -- and hear 10 of the best ideas for helping Americans live longer,
healthier lives:
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Thanks,
Bloomberg Philanthropies
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