June 29, 2017: Crumb rubber used in playgrounds and artificial turf fields contain harmful chemicals that get on children’s skin and in the air we all breathe. Experts urge better studies to understand all the health risks for children and athletes. The National Center for Health Research emphasizes the need for thorough research to ensure safety in these common play areas, because many children and adults are exposed day after day and week after week.
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NCHR Statement in Response to CBO Score for Senate Health bill
June 26, 2017. This is no joke. The Congressional Budget Office’s report only makes it clearer that the Senate health bill will not result in better health care for Americans.
Read More »NCHR Statement on the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
June 25, 2017. The Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 will result in much worse, not better, health care for Americans.
Read More »NCHR Comment on the USPSTF’s Draft Recommendations for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Screening
June 22, 2017. We agree with the USPSTF’s assessment that there is inadequate evidence to support screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. However, we are concerned that the change of grade from a “D” to “I” will be interpreted as if there is now more evidence to support screening instead of less confidence in the data surrounding its use.
Read More »Letter to Secretary Perdue of USDA Concerning Antimicrobial Resistance
June 21 2017: In a letter signed by 34 health and consumer groups to the USDA, we asked for stronger action against antibiotic resistance by improving tracking, using fewer antibiotics on farms, and supporting research to keep people safe.
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