Within hours, the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, leading Department of Health and Human Services President Donald Trump. signature An executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again Commission.
The new committee, chaired by Kennedy, will initially focus on helping Trump decide the best way to exercise his authority to tackle the chronic childhood crisis.
Trump appears to be particularly interested in reaching the bottom of the childhood rates of asthma, autism, fatty liver disease and obesity. Overdiagnosis conditions.
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It was raised In an interview in December, Trump said the number of children affected by autism skyrocketed from a percentage of one in 36, from one to four per 10,000 in the 1980s. . As of 2024. He also noted that 30% of adolescents are pre-diabetic and over 40% of adolescents are overweight or obese.
“These trends harm us, our economy, and our safety,” Trump said.
“I went to my knees every morning and prayed that God would put me in a position where I could end the chronic illness epidemic of my childhood.”
By May 24, 2025, the committee must submit a report to the President at the latest committee.
- Identify how pediatric chronic diseases in the United States are compared to chronic diseases suffering in other countries.
- “The potential overuse, certain chemicals, and other exposures that can be brought to children regarding chronic inflammation or other established disease mechanisms, certain chemicals, and other exposures. We evaluate the threats that pose.
- Assess the prevalence and impact of antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and other drugs.
- Identify best practices to prevent childhood health issues and optimize opportunities for educational programs in child nutrition, physical activity and mental health. and
- If the relevant science is involved, raises an instance of “excessive industrial impact.”
By mid-August, the Kennedy-led committee must provide Trump with a federal health strategy based on its findings.
In addition to providing Trump with strategies on assessing the most pressing childhood health issues the country faces and how to fix them, the committee has restored “trust in healthcare and scientific institutions.” , is tasked with holding hearings and other events to gain insights. From a public health expert.
Trump's indication of the possibility of identifying a large number of issues affecting the wider public and summarizing the possibility of renewing the mission, as the committee later expanded the scope of its investigation, possibly leading to illnesses in the adult population. It indicates that it may include things that are
Trump also said that by moving forward, all federally funded health research should avoid or eliminate conflicts of interest “thwart the outcome and perpetuate mistrust.” Federal agencies ensure the availability of expanded treatment options. And federally funded health research should prioritize flashing “the root cause of why Americans are sick.”
Kennedy after he was sworn into the office
I said“For 20 years, I went to my knees every morning and prayed that God would put me in a position where I could end the epidemic of chronic childhood diseases in this country. Last August 23rd, God sent me President Trump.”
“I am very grateful to you, Mr. President,” Kennedy added.
In addition to working with the committee, Kennedy has the opportunity as a secretary to HHS.
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