March, 26, 2021: NCHR letter to California State Assembly supports the repeal of the sugary drink tax preemption to allow localities to implement life-saving taxes.
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NCHR Letter to Belvedere City Council Regarding Rubber Playground Surfaces
March 19, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman’s letter to Belvedere City Council regarding the dangers of rubber playground surfaces to children and the community.
Read More »Written Statement Regarding Artificial Turf to Woodbridge Ordinance Committee
March 16, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman speaks out against the use of artificial turf to Woodbridge Ordinance Committee due to potential harm to children.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments on AHRQ’s Draft Report on Improving Patient Safety
February 16, 2021: Identifying and implementing strategies to improve patient safety and reducing medical errors is of utmost importance, and we strongly support this draft report. However, we have concerns over the limited scope of the report, and the title should be revised to better reflect that scope.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments on Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application for Camel Snus
December 30, 2020: We strongly oppose the approval of this modified risk application for six Camel Snus smokeless tobacco products. If Camel Snus are declared to be a MRTP, there is a risk of increased use of these products, due to perceptions of safety as well as the appeal of flavored products.
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