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Do students have right to use bathroom matching gender ID?

The medical community tells a federal court that when transgender students use a single-sex bathroom matching their gender identity, the students’ health and well-being is improved.

Judicial Advocacy
A group of five children look at their shadow against a blacktop.
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Nation’s latest challenge: Too few children

There is an urgent need to recognize the economic benefits of investing in children, because their dramatically scarce numbers threaten the well-being of older Americans and place a strain on the economy.

Population Health
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Limit junk-food ads that contribute to childhood obesity

AMA wants legislation to limit such marketing. Physicians also call for language-appropriate sex ed for students who lack English proficiency.

Chronic Diseases
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AMA strengthens electronic cigarette policy to further protect youth

Policy calls on the government to ensure consumers are aware of ingredients and nicotine content in e-cigarettes, e-cigarette cartridges and e-liquid refills.

Press Releases
Two AMA delegates discuss an issue at a meeting.
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Doctors oppose policy that splits kids from caregivers at border

The government's zero-tolerance approach at border could create a lifetime of trauma for children affected. The AMA calls for the policy to end.

Population Health
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Mandated reporting laws may deter immigrants from seeking care

Though at higher risk of intimate partner violence, women and girls living here illegally could be reluctant to seek care because of health care reporting mandates.

Population Health
A group of teens putting their hands in a circle all wearing a neon green wristband.
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What physicians can do to promote teen health

Teen Health Week raises awareness about critical issues in adolescent health. There are five ways your practice can participate.

Population Health
Mouth exhaling vapor from an e-cigerette.
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Higher e-cig nicotine levels linked to more teen smoking, vaping

The findings suggest policies on nicotine concentration levels in e-cigarettes could affect adolescents’ tobacco use.

Behavioral Health
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Physicians back programs to address maternal mortality, depression

Delegates also support comprehensive care that addresses the specific health needs of children in foster care.

Population Health