In our public comment to the CDC, we strongly supported the continued operation of the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) for the 2026-2028 cycle. NYTS is the cornerstone of public health surveillance in this field and we reminded CDC and FDA that evaluating the youth use of tobacco products is an essential tool of U.S. public health strategies to reduce cancer, heart disease, and chronic diseases that are key to the MAHA movement.
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Should your children take medication for a cold? Are some popular children’s sports more dangerous than you think? Are children reaching puberty earlier than ever before, and if so, why? Why is breastfeeding important? If my children have no health insurance, might I be able to get low-cost insurance for them? The National Center for Health Research makes this information available and understandable.
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