Richard Carmona

Surgeon General of the United States

Richard Carmona - Surgeon General of the United States
Born

November 22nd, 1949
75 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Born in 1949, a physician and politician served as the 17th Surgeon General of the United States from 2002 to 2006. Focused on public health issues during tenure and addressed topics such as obesity, smoking, and health disparities. Contributed to the fight against tobacco use and led initiatives to improve the health of Americans.

Served as Surgeon General of the United States from 2002 to 2006

Authored the report on the health consequences of smoking in 2004

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