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The 20th U.S. Surgeon General's Perspectives on the Nation's Biggest Health Issues - TED - 2018

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the perspectives of the 20th U.S. Surgeon General on America's most pressing health challenges in this 31-minute TED talk. Gain insights into how Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams's personal experiences have influenced his approach to public health and his understanding of government's role in addressing health issues. Delve into topics such as the opioid epidemic, gun violence, sex education, and navigating health policy within the Trump administration. Learn about missed opportunities in public health and the Surgeon General's vision for locally-led solutions to complex health problems.

Syllabus

Intro
Police cars with flashing lights
Background
Views on health issues
Missed opportunities
Opioid epidemic
Gun violence
Are guns a public health issue
American College of Physicians position paper
CDC research on guns
Sex education
Navigating the Trump administration
What issues do you want to pursue
Personal health issues


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TEDMED

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