Public Health and Public Policy Chapter 8: Environmental Health and Toxicology.
Public Health Policy
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Public Health Policyin New York City
Zachary AdlerChristina ChoCharles ManiegoBonnie RoseJonathan Tepp
QUEENS COLLEGE, SPRING 2013
Taking Care of New YorkA shift in focus: From contagious disease to
chronicProtecting the public from adverse effects of
health problems: Health care expenditures, second hand smoke
Caring for those who may not be able to care for themselves
The natural consequence: A focus on tobacco and obesity
Taking Care of New YorkThe criticism: “Nanny-in-chief” who is babying
voting-aged adultsThe praise: It’s worked! Obesity has been
reduced by 31% while only 14% of New York City residents smoked in 2010 (lowest percentage in history)
The bottom line: Bloomberg’s policies can lay a promising road for New York City’s future if he will attempt to mollify the public and drum up support
Calorie Labeling Law (2008)Bloomberg’s fight against obesityFast food and caloric intakeOpposition? The law
Source:nyc.gov
ResultsConflicting dataAwareness of the public and restaurant
industryThe Calorie Labeling Law – a success?
Plans for the future
Sugary Drinks
“Mike Bloomberg: Combating Obesity.” Mikebloomberg.com
Sugary Drinks PoliciesSoda tax (2010)Food Stamps Soda Ban (2010) Soda ban (2013)
Sugary Drinks Policies: Any Other Ideas? ALTERNATIVES: Individual Counseling (limited resources, too
expensive) Social Pressure (immoral, ineffective) OPINIONS:Sugary drinks policies mostly efficient and
effectiveWould be better if reasoning was explained to
avoid accusations of autocracy
Trans Fats Ban in NYCHistorySuccessShortcomings
Decrease in trans fat content in fast food meal purchases, NYC
Source: Angell, S., Cobb, L. K., Curtis, C. J., Konty, K. J., & Silver, L. D. (2012). Change in Trans Fatty Acid Content of Fast-Food Purchases Associated With New York City’s Restaurant Regulation. Annals of Internal Medicine, 157(2), 81-86.
Increase in Other Unhealthy Ingredients?
Source: Angell, S., Cobb, L. K., Curtis, C. J., Konty, K. J., & Silver, L. D. (2012). Change in Trans Fatty Acid Content of Fast-Food Purchases Associated With New York City’s Restaurant Regulation. Annals of Internal Medicine, 157(2), 81-86.
Some Concluding IdeasModify rhetoricOffer incentives to companiesActual bans should be on chemicals, not
products, with a focus on discouraging use of already-made products
Get the people involved!