Surgeon general to tackle obesity epidemic
The Obesity Society released a statement calling the confirmation of Vivek Murthy, MD, as US Surgeon General a promising step for the future of obesity research and treatment.
“We congratulate Dr. Murthy on his confirmation and look forward to working with him to address obesity, one of our nation’s most prevalent public health issues,” Nikhil Dhurandhar, PhD, president of The Obesity Society, said in the release. “Today, millions of Americans continue to be denied health insurance coverage for proven obesity treatments, and we hope that during his term Dr. Murthy makes a commitment to improving access to care for those affected by obesity and overweight.”
According to the release, Murthy stated his desire to address the nation’s obesity epidemic and The Obesity Society hopes to work with him in his efforts.
“We look forward to working with Dr. Murthy to ensure his term leaves a historical mark on obesity research, education and access to care,” Dhurandhar said.