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Vivek Murthy is an American physician and public health official who served as Surgeon General of the United States during the Obama and Biden administrations. Trained in internal medicine, he used the office to address subjects including mental health, youth well-being, firearm violence, and the health effects of social disconnection. In 2023, he issued a Surgeon General's advisory describing loneliness and isolation as a significant public health concern.
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Who is Vivek Murthy?
Vivek Murthy is an American physician who trained in internal medicine and served as Surgeon General of the United States during the Obama and Biden administrations. His public work focused on health issues including mental health, youth well-being, and firearm violence.
When did Vivek Murthy serve as U.S. Surgeon General?
Murthy served as Surgeon General during two periods, first under President Barack Obama and later under President Joe Biden. His second appointment began in 2021 after he had previously held the office from 2014 to 2017.
What did Vivek Murthy say about loneliness?
Murthy made social connection and loneliness a major public-health topic. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General's office issued an advisory describing social connection as an important part of health and well-being.
What medical background does Vivek Murthy have?
Murthy is a physician trained in internal medicine and has worked in public health and health policy. Before becoming Surgeon General, he co-founded Doctors for America, an organization involving physicians in health-policy discussions.
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