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Surgeon General's Calls To Action

In these Calls To Action, the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service focused the Nation's attention on important public health issues.

2003
National Call To Action To Promote Oral Health
(under the leadership of the Office of the Surgeon General)

2001
The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity

The Surgeon General's Call To Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior

1999
The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent Suicide

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Surgeon General News

  • October 14, 2004
    By 2020, One In Two Americans Over Age 50 Will Be At Risk For Fractures From Osteoporosis Or Low Bone Mass
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  • May 27, 2004
    New Surgeon General's Report Expands List of Diseases Caused by Smoking
    full story


  • April 8, 2004
    New Evidence Report Illustrates Links Between Health Literacy and Health Care Use and Outcomes
    full story


  • March 16, 2004
    HHS Names Members to Task Force on Drug Importation
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