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New Report from the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing Recommends Reducing Incarceration for Substance Use Violations of Probation

Substance Use is a Major Driver of Probation Revocation and Resentencing in Pennsylvania.

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Statement from Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies on President Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis

This event demonstrates that we need a comprehensive approach to COVID-19. Testing does not replace safety measures including consistent mask use, physical distancing, and hand washing.

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Statement from Nandita Murukutla, Vice President, Global Policy and Research, Vital Strategies, on the ban on sale of loose cigarettes and bidis by the Government of Maharashtra, India.

"Vital Strategies commends the government of Maharashtra for banning the sale of loose cigarettes and bidis."

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Responding to Pandemics—Lessons Learned From COVID-19

A recap of VitalTalks, "The World Wasn't Ready for a Pandemic—But It Could Be," where our experts discuss the importance of epidemic preparedness and the COVID-19 response.

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Statement from José Luis Castro, President and CEO, Vital Strategies, as Global COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches One Million

Today we hit an excruciating milestone—over one million lives lost to COVID-19. Too many lives have been lost and too many livelihoods devastated. No country has been spared.

Heart Disease is Preventable: Global Leaders Must Prioritize Response

Amidst COVID-19, World Heart Day is critical moment for governments to commit and invest in cardiovascular health to save lives now and in the future.

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“Heart health is more important than ever during COVID-19”

As the virus continues to spread, governments face a pandemic exacerbated by an already concerning epidemic: noncommunicable diseases, including heart disease.

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Breonna Taylor’s Tragic Death is Another Example of the Violence Resulting from U.S. Drug Policies

We stand in solidarity with those who are demanding justice and accountability in the horrific killing of Breonna Taylor, the tragic outcome of failed drug policies rooted in systemic racism.

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Food Product Warning Labels Are A Cost-Effective Obesity Prevention Strategy, Says New Vital Strategies Report

Health Policy Watch : Nandita Murukutla, Vice President of Global Policy and Research at Vital Strategies provides insight on the new report, "Whats in Our Food? A guidebook to introducing effective front-of-package nutrient labels".

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Spotlight: Shaping Healthier Environments with Smart Policies

Health is inextricably linked to the people and institutions that shape our everyday lives—from the schools our children attend, to the government departments that manage the streets we use, to the businesses that shape the advertising that surrounds us. And policy is the best tool we have to empower people by making the healthy choice the easy choice.

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