epidemic

After the first documented epidemic outbreak between 1955 and 1956, more than 50 years passed before researchers began to study the disease in depth.

"Addressing these factors through tailored interventions could help combat the growing U.S. alcohol mortality epidemic," said Kitsantas.

On News Nation on 1 November, Kennedy said his goal was “to end the chronic disease epidemic in this country,” including measurable reductions in illness “in our children within 2 years.”

"Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!"

Dr. Gary Slutkin is an epidemiologist formerly with the World Health Organization, where he founded the Intervention Unit, which designed innovations in epidemic control.