Public health lecture examines systemic healthcare shortfalls in the United States, highlighting the urgent need to manage smoking and obesity.
In the 117th Shattuck Lecture, Dr. Steven Schroeder asks why the American system fails to deliver a standard of health similar to that observed in many other countries. In his arguments, he focuses on the public health risks of smoking and obesity and how they have been managed.
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