1. Government Regulations for Disease Prevention

2. Government Regulations for Disease Prevention
Target: I will be able to explain how government regulations influence health promotion and disease prevention
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services
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3. Prevents and manages the impacts of infectious diseases and chronic diseases and conditions
Provides access to quality health care and health care coverage
Supports wellness efforts such as protecting mental health, preventing risky behaviors such as tobacco use and substance abuse, promotes better nutrition and more physical activity
About the HHS

4. FDA: Food and Drug Administration- a federal agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
FDA helps to speed up innovations that make medicines more effective, safer, and affordable

5. The FDA regulates/ assures the safety of:
Foods: dietary supplements, bottled water, food additives, infant formulas
Drugs: prescription over-the-counter drugs
Biologics: vaccines, blood and blood products, tissue and tissue products

6. Medical Devices: tongue depressors, bedpans, pacemakers, dental devices, surgical implants, prosthetics
Cosmetics: color additives found in makeup, skin moisturizers and cleansers, nail polish and perfume
Veterinary Products: livestock feeds, pet foods, veterinary drugs and devices
About the FDA

7. CDC: Center for Disease Control and Prevention- works 24/7 to protect people from diseases, injuries, disabilities, natural disasters and bioterrorism

8. Detecting and responding to new and emerging health threats
Tackling the biggest health problems causing death and disability for Americans
Putting science and advanced technology into action to prevent disease
Promoting healthy and safe behaviors in communities and the environment
About the CDC
Summary

9. Who should be in Control
Write at least a ½ a page essay describing how government agencies influence health promotion and disease prevention
Include your personal opinion of whether or not you believe that these government agencies should be involved in health promotion, citing a minimum of 5 thoughtful reasons why/why not. If possible, include current events to explain your position.
Use good grammar
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