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Policy Statements

ACPM develops and advocates for public policies consistent with the scientific evidence and core principals of the preventive medicine profession. Policy positions taken by ACPM are developed by the Advocacy Committee and approved by the Board of Regents.

Resources

AMA Resolutions

Prediabetes as a Major Health Concern

AMA Policy Resolution

Lifestyle Medicine Education in Medical School Training and Practice

AMA Policy Resolution

Imposing Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

AMA Policy Resolution

Environment

Climate Change Policy

Read our policy position

Farm Bill Policy

Read our recommendations

Healthcare Reform

Principles of Health Reform

Read our position on healthcare reform

Lifestyle Medicine

Policy Statement on Lifestyle Medicine

Policy statement on the practice of lifestyle medicine

Policy Statement on Diabetes Prevention and Management

Key Issues

Preventive Medicine Specialty

Enhance Collaboration with Primary Care Specialty Societies

Read our policy of specialty collaboration

Health Equity

This statement outlines the science and evidence supporting a need to address health equity at all levels of preventive medicine and public health decision making

Physician Licensure

Read our statement on physician licensure

Public Health Infrastructure

Public Health Funding

Our statement on the funding of public health services

Reproductive Health

ACPM Position on Reproductive Health

ACPM's position statement on reproductive health

ACPM Statement on Maternal Health

ACPM's position statement on reducing maternal mortality and improving maternal health

Substance Use

E-Cigarettes

Our policy position on e-cigarettes use

Tobacco 21

Our policy statement on raising the minimum age for tobacco purchase

Vaccines

ACPM Statement - COVID-19 Vaccination

ACPM supports vaccination COVID-19, prioritizing public health needs and health equity

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

ACPM supports mandates for COVID-19 vaccination to protect the health of individuals and communities

Mandatory Vaccinations for Healthcare Workers

Read our statement on vaccination of healthcare workers

Nonmedical Exemptions to Vaccination Requirements for School Entry

Read our statement on vaccine exemptions for school children

Violence and Safety

Preventing Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths

Read our statement on gun violence prevention policy

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