Establishing the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council
Establishes National Council to Coordinate Prevention and Public Health
What it does
Agencies must cooperate with the new council to develop a national prevention strategy and provide required reports and support.
Real-world impact
- Creates a government-wide council to guide prevention and wellness programs.
- Requires agencies to help develop a national prevention strategy and report progress.
- Directs review and consolidation of federal health programs to improve effectiveness.
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Summary
This order creates the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council inside the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate prevention and wellness across the federal government. The Council, led by the Surgeon General, must develop a national prevention and health-promotion strategy, set measurable goals, and submit regular reports.
The order also creates an outside advisory group of up to 25 experts and requires federal agencies to provide information and assistance. It focuses on reducing tobacco use, poor nutrition, and sedentary behavior and targeting the five leading disease killers.
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