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health-public-policy1 year ago•9 min saved

"Vaping Linked to Significant Increase in Heart Failure Risk, Study Shows"

A study warns that vaping may raise the risk of heart failure, and over 1,000 adverse side effects linked to vaping have been reported to UK regulators. Experts urge the government to take action, including implementing a vaping cessation strategy, increasing fines for illegal sales to children, and providing education on the dangers of vaping. Concerns over the rise in youth vaping have led to government measures to restrict vape flavors and packaging marketed at children, ban disposable vapes, and raise taxes on e-cigarette fluid. While vaping is considered a safer alternative to smoking, experts are increasingly concerned about its long-term use, particularly among non-smokers and youth.

via Daily Mail|

#government-regulation #health-public-policy #health-risks

health-public-policy1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rising Vaccine Hesitancy: Balancing Parental Rights and Public Health"

Tennessee's recent law requiring direct consent from birth parents or legal guardians for routine childhood vaccinations has created obstacles to vaccination and fueled doubt about vaccine safety. This legislation, along with others nationwide, has sparked a debate between parental freedom and community and children's health. The revived parental rights movement may threaten routine immunizations for school attendance, and the declining childhood vaccine rates are a cause for concern. The anti-vaccine movement's influence on lawmakers has led to legislation that silences experts and creates challenges for healthcare providers in vaccinating minors. This debate highlights the tension between parental rights and public health, as unvaccinated individuals pose risks to others, including vulnerable populations.

via USA TODAY|

#childhood-immunizations #health-public-policy #parental-rights

health-public-policy1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rising Syphilis Cases in the U.S. Threaten by Budget Cuts and Drug Shortages"

Syphilis rates in the US have spiked, reaching the highest level since the 1950s, with over 2.5 million STD cases reported in 2022. The surge in congenital syphilis cases is particularly alarming, leading to at least 282 stillbirths and infant deaths. However, ongoing budget cuts threaten efforts to contain the outbreaks, potentially leading to job losses for disease trackers and reduced STD testing work in heavily affected states like Texas and Arizona. Public health experts stress the need for more investment in infrastructure, innovation, treatment, and prevention to address the crisis, while the Biden administration's task force aims to increase prevention of syphilis cases through testing and treatment.

via POLITICO|

#budget-cuts #cdc #health-public-policy

health-public-policy2 years ago•3 min saved

"COVID-19 Vaccination Gaps and Mistakes: Impact on Children and Vulnerable Populations"

A study published in The Lancet suggests that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout for children aged 5-15 may have led to more hospitalizations, with the estimated reduction in hospitalizations likely limited to those in a clinical risk group. The study indicates that the risk-benefit ratio does not justify the vaccination rollout to healthy children in this age group, and even for those in a clinical risk group, the benefit-risk ratio is marginal at best. The data suggests that the policy decision to vaccinate all children over the age of 5 may have been a mistake, potentially leading to more, rather than less, hospitalizations.

via UnHerd|

#children #covid-19 #health-public-policy

health-public-policy2 years ago•6 min saved

"Surgeon General Report: Clearing the Air on Vaping"

Public health experts are calling for a surgeon general's report on vaping to clarify its risks and benefits, as conflicting messages have led to confusion. While e-cigarettes are considered less harmful than traditional cigarettes, their long-term effects are still unknown. Some studies suggest potential health risks for non-smokers, particularly young people, and there is no clear consensus on their effectiveness as a smoking cessation tool. The surge in youth vaping has raised concerns, prompting calls for regulation and further research to address the rapidly growing market for electronic cigarettes.

via Yahoo News|

#fda #health-public-policy #public-health

health-public-policy2 years ago•6 min saved

"Surgeon General Urged to Address Vaping Dangers, Say Public Health Experts"

Public health experts are calling for a surgeon general report on vaping, similar to the landmark report on smoking released 60 years ago. While e-cigarettes are considered less harmful than traditional cigarettes, there is still a lack of evidence on their long-term health effects. Some experts believe e-cigarettes have contributed to a decline in smoking rates, but concerns remain about the impact of vaping on non-smokers, particularly young people. The debate over the benefits and harms of vaping, as well as the need for clearer information and regulation, continues to be a topic of public health discussion.

via The Associated Press|

#e-cigarettes #health-public-policy #public-health