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We cannot let e-cigarettes become an on-ramp for teenage addiction

By Alex M. Azar and Scott Gottlieb October 11 at 8:05 AM Alex M. Azar is the secretary of health and human services. Scott Gottlieb is the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. At the Department of Health and Human Services, we are deeply concerned about the risks that e-cigarettes pose for children, given how quickly ...

By U.S. Mission China | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 2018, Alex M. Azar, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Secretary of Health and Human Services

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Ambassador Terry Branstad June 26 marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the world today is drug use, production and trafficking. And next month will be the 233rd birthday of Commissioner Lin Zexu, who spearheaded Qing Dynasty’s campaign to suppress opium. Fortunately, this is ...

By U.S. Mission China | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Branstad, Donald J. Trump, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Remarks