Sentences with phrase «american health crisis»

There's an American health crisis that doesn't have anything to do with federal health care websites, rising deductibles or doctor shortages.

Big Pharm is surely happy as well as this latest USDA food fix isn't going to solve any of our great American health crises soon.

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«For many decades health authorities encouraged Americans to improve their health by reducing their fat intake, which led many people to consume low - fat, high - sugar foods that some experts now blame for fueling the obesity crisis.»

Of late, sleep insufficiency and chronic deprivation in adults has been likened to a public health crisis, with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimating that approximately 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep deprivation and nearly 60 % of them suffer from a chronic sleep disorder.

Hurricane Maria has left 3.4 million Puerto Ricans facing shortages of food, health care and transit, an American humanitarian crisis fueled by the US territory's May 2017 bankruptcy.

President Trump said the nation's opioid epidemic — which is killing more than 100 people each day — is the «worst drug crisis in American history» and declared it a public health emergency, pledging the nation's full resolve in overcoming it.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released a new analysis, titled «Hidden health crisis costing America billions,» that reveals the staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.

An American update of the 2013 Australian documentary «Jabbed — Love, Fear and Vaccines,» «Calling the Shots» strips away the drama, misinformation and name - calling that mire serious discussion of what has become a public health crisis in the developing world.

The study abstract, «Opioid abuse in children: An emerging public health crisis,» will be presented on Monday, Sept. 18, during the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2017 National Conference & Exhibition in Chicago.

The addictive painkillers — which are responsible for one of the greatest public health crises in American history — also seem to increase the risk of depression.

The White House just declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency, and that means all eyes are on opioids and what strategies we can use to fight this national health crisis that killed more than 15,000 Americans in 2015 alone.

Denver — The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, increased the stress levels of community residents, according to new research released today at the American Public Health Association's 2016 Annual -LSB-...]

Back problems are almost epidemic in our society; in fact, chronic back pain lies at the root of the escalating opioid crisis, which has turned into a major public health issue in the U.S. Not surprisingly, the American College of Physicians now recommends that doctors recommend self - care techniques like yoga and Tai Chi for back pain sufferers before prescribing addictive drugs.

«For many decades health authorities encouraged Americans to improve their health by reducing their fat intake, which led many people to consume low - fat, high - sugar foods that some experts now blame for fueling the obesity crisis.»

With 80 % Americans getting an insufficient amount of sleep, this increased risk for dementia has to potential to be to a serious health crisis.

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He is currently a Principal at American Indian Health Management & Policy, Inc. (AIHMP), where he works tirelessly to encourage tribal leaders, community members, and all levels of government to develop comprehensive solutions to the many health care crises facing tribes Health Management & Policy, Inc. (AIHMP), where he works tirelessly to encourage tribal leaders, community members, and all levels of government to develop comprehensive solutions to the many health care crises facing tribes health care crises facing tribes today.

It's no wonder that twenty - six million Americans have diabetes, the processed food industry in the U.S. accounts for $ 1 trillion a year in sales, and the total economic cost of this health crisis is approaching $ 300 billion a year.

«American families are already paying the costs of the extreme weather and health risks fueled by the climate crisis,» he said.

retrofits to existing streets to make them safe for all users, as well as new trails that create comprehensive networks, can not only create new jobs, but can help American families recover from the economic downturn and lay the foundation to address some of our nation's major crises, such as climate, energy, and health.

That is not to say many Americans couldn't benefit from portion control and more self - control, but our food system is so complex, it is useful to see efforts like this video highlighting the other factors that play a role in our growing health crisis.

With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well - being of the nation — everyday and in times of crisis.