Summary
Dr. Debra Houry, a former official from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), spoke to the Senate about potential increases in preventable diseases in the U.S. She attributed these risks to actions by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Key Facts
- Dr. Debra Houry is a former chief medical officer at the CDC.
- She testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
- Houry warned of increased preventable diseases in the U.S.
- She linked these health risks to policies by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Houry highlighted past achievements in U.S. life expectancy and health progress.
- She expressed concern that recent policies might undo these health improvements.
