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Government impacts your health at all levels. The federal government administers Medicare, while the state government administers Medicaid in conjunction with the federal government, and has some authority over insurance companies. Local municipal governments manage the built environments through zoning thereby determining what gets put in your locale. People are generally healthier if they live in safe, walkable neighborhoods with access to affordable healthy foods. This is whystaff at The be well Initiative is dedicated to educating the community about health and wellness issues from health insurance to public health policy to active living and healthy eating.
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The president has issued over 100 executive orders covering various policies, some of which faced legal challenges. Executive orders allow the president to direct government actions but cannot override laws passed by Congress. They take effect immediately or require additional steps by government agencies.
Trump’s use of executive orders has raised concerns, especially when they undermine civil rights rights and public health. While executive orders can be useful, they can also cause harm. Courts, Congress, and future presidents can overturn them if they are unconstitutional or against federal law.
be well Policy has created fact sheets about the impact of some of the latest federal executive orders.
About 10% of Americans view themselves as unhealthy, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite national initiatives in improving health, this remains an issue in communities. A person’s access to healthcare is largely determined by their level of income and education and is strongly associated with age, geographic location and ethnicity. About 31% of African Americans reported being in excellent or good health, and for Caucasian Americans the number was 37%.
