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Tobacco products, e-cigarettes come under greater regulation

The FDA took steps to prohibit the sale of a number of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors. The AMA would like to see further FDA regulations addressing marketing and banning flavored e-cigarettes.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds new FDA rule on e-cigarettes, additional tobacco products

The AMA applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new rule banning the sale of e-cigarettes and nicotine delivery products to minors.

Press Releases
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Raising minimum age for purchasing tobacco has health implications

The move to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21 has major health implications. It will reduce the smoking rate over time by about 12 percent and smoking-related deaths by 10 percent.

Behavioral Health
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Illinois and D.C. ban conversion therapy for minors

Illinois became the fourth state, alongside Washington, D.C., to ban the practice of ex-gay conversion therapy for minors.

Population Health
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How the SGR repeal law ensures access to care for kids

The law that repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula also included important provisions to help maintain access to health care for American children. As of last year, 8.1 million children were enrolled in the program, which is implemented in all 50 states.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA strengthens policy on electronic cigarettes to protect youth

The AMA today adopted new policy to further strengthen its support of regulatory oversight of electronic cigarettes.

Press Releases
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New AMA policy aims to reduce risk of concussion in youth sports

The American Medical Association (AMA) voted today to adopt policies aimed at reducing the risk of sports-related concussions in young athletes.

Press Releases
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Take advantage of CDC's vaccine program for children

With August observed as National Immunization Awareness Month, a federal program that provides free vaccines to eligible children can help physicians ensure that children are protected from getting dangerous childhood diseases.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA calls for stricter e-cigarette regulation

The AMA adopted new policy at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting opposing the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes and nicotine delivery products to minors.

Behavioral Health