Who was the first woman surgeon general?

Answer 1

In 1870 Congress established a national hospital system with centralized administration under a medical officer who was referred to as the Supervising Surgeon. Later Congress changed the title to Surgeon General. Dr. John Woodworth, was appointed as the first Supervising Surgeon in 1871.

Answer 2

The US Surgeon General David Satcher, who held office from 13 February 1998 to 12 February 2002, first called for a national attack on obesity. He issued a crucial warning that obesity is a major threat to life in the US.

At that time, 13 % of children and 60% of adults in the US were overweight or obese.

It is currently estimated that approximately 25% of teenagers and children in the US are either overweight or obese. In addition, according to statistics from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003--2006 and 2007--2008, 68% of US adults are overweight or obese.

These are:

• 68 percent of all adults
• 72.3 percent of men
• 64.1 percent of women.

Moreover, one third are obese.

These are:

• 33.8 percent of all adults
• 32.2 percent of men
• 35.5 percent of women.

Since 1980 obesity in adults has doubled. Since 1980 the number of overweight children and adolescents has tripled.This has resulting in a significantly higher incidence of diet related diseases among children and adults. At this pace, if the epidemic goes unchecked, the numbers can double and triple again in the next 20 years.

Currently, approximately 300,000 Americans die per year from diseases or conditions caused or aggravated by being overweight or obese. At this point, without major intervention, the number of deaths will drastically increase. (This applies to many countries.)

Answer 3

Regina Benjamin.

Answer 4

Joycelyn Elders

Answer 5

Antonia Novello

Answer 6

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