Introducing My New Newsletter on Chronic Disease

Dear Reader,

Thank you for subscribing to Public Health Without Politics and supporting my work. Today, I’m thrilled to launch a new newsletter dedicated to America’s chronic disease crisis. Chronic diseases diminish quality of life, limit personal and professional goals, and place a significant economic burden on our healthcare system. Almost 200 million Americans have at least one chronic disease—if you’re not one of them, it’s highly likely that you know someone who is.

This newsletter will empower you to:

  • Take personal steps to improve your health and tackle chronic disease.

  • Understand the policies that could make America healthier.

About Me:

I’ve spent nearly 30 years at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and have dedicated my 45-year career to public health. Through this newsletter, I’ll share what I’ve learned to help you take control of your health and advocate for systemic change. Together, we can reverse the tide of chronic disease and the widespread suffering it causes.

But first…What is Chronic Disease?

  • Chronic disease is a long-term illness that requires ongoing medical attention. Examples of chronic disease include:

    • Obesity

    • Diabetes

    • Cancer

    • Heart Disease

    • Arthritis

  • Six in 10 Americans have a chronic disease, which often progress slowly and can usually be controlled but not cured.

  • RFK Jr.’s recent “Make America Healthy Again” campaign has put chronic disease at the spotlight of public health.

Read the full piece on my Substack here.

Richard Williams