Budget documents released Friday reveal a major shift in public health priorities under the proposed Administration for a Healthy America, an initiative backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The proposal suggests slashing or eliminating funding for several chronic disease prevention programs, redirecting federal resources toward research and treatment.
The documents indicate that initiatives promoting healthy eating and physical activity could be scaled back or discontinued. In their place, the new agency would prioritize medical research and therapeutic interventions aimed at managing existing health conditions. This marks a significant departure from long-standing public health strategies that emphasize prevention as the first line of defense against chronic illness.
Details about which specific programs would be affected and the reasoning behind the changes remain limited in the initial budget release.
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