Measles Outbreak, RFK Jr.’s Health Agenda & Surprising Health Wins

Public Health Without Politics offers health tips, policy insights, and strategies to combat America's chronic disease crisis.

In this issue:

• Measles Outbreak

• RFK Jr. and Childhood Chronic Disease

• More Benefits of Exercise
  

Spotlight on Health Policy:

Measles Outbreak in Texas

A measles outbreak has resulted in more than 130 cases and the first US child death from the disease in a decade, primarily affecting unvaccinated people, especially children, in Texas.

How will this impact me? If you are one of the 92% of the US population who has received the measles vaccine, this outbreak shouldn’t affect you much, but unvaccinated individuals remain at high risk of infection and complications.

My thoughts: This tragic outbreak is a direct consequence of spreading misleading information about vaccines, and unfortunately, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has played a role in perpetuating these false claims.

RFK Jr. Vows to Fight Childhood Chronic Disease Epidemic

RFK Jr. noted ending the childhood chronic disease epidemic will be a top priority of his during his time at HHS.

How will this impact me? While RFK Jr.'s focus on childhood chronic disease could lead to increased resources for prevention and treatment.

My thoughts: Addressing childhood chronic disease is crucial, but we must ensure that any measures taken are rooted in sound science and avoid the pitfalls of bad science that have clouded public health debates in the past.

Read the full piece on my Substack here.