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Leading med groups applaud Surgeon General’s report on e-cigs & youth

Five medical groups, including the AMA, join in support of "E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General"

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AMA urges legislation to ban dangerous coal-tar sealcoats

The AMA adopted policy aimed at reducing or ending the use of coal-tar-based sealcoats that are used and applied on pavement and playgrounds across the country

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AMA strengthens anti-tobacco policies to further protect youth

The AMA adopted policies reaffirming its longtime commitment to preventing tobacco use amongst youth.

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Rising teen obesity rate sparks push for healthier schools

Obesity among the nation’s teens is still on the rise. A recent report calls for early-childhood and school-based policies and programs to help kids achieve and maintain healthy weights.

Chronic Diseases
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11 new AMA policies patients should know

Physicians at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting adopted 11 new policies to promote the betterment of public health. They range from preventing drug overdose to delaying school start times and supporting paid sick leave.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA supports delayed school start times to improve adolescent wellness

New AMA policy encourages middle schools and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

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Addressing medical needs of immigrant children

Unaccompanied children crossing the border illegally from Mexico pose a special health care crisis. Addressing their mental and physical care needs requires partnership with community-based organizations.

Population Health
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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.

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