21 Quotes by Jeffrey Koplan

There is reason to feel optimistic about many of the trends in risk behavior among our young people. However, we have much left to do. Too many of our children are still engaging in activities that put them at risk for health problems now and into adulthood.

Today more than ever, smokers have a number of resources available to improve their ability to quit.

What this isolation of the organism will show us is where were they at a given time and what time was it that it occurred.

We have demonstrated that prevention works and deserves support, ... Nevertheless, as in most areas of public health, support for prevention is frequently more rhetorical than substantive.

Young people need to know that they can significantly reduce their risk of getting skin cancer later if they start protecting their skin from the sun now.

As obesity rates continue to grow at epidemic proportions in this country, the net effect will be dramatic increases in related chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

It's a good example of a system working at all levels. In this case, the important thing was we were able to take the public health steps to protect the community first.

It's from a strange place. The handwriting doesn't look right. There are stains on it. You can feel something inside of it before you open it, ... Put it down, cover it. Wash your hands. Call local law enforcement.

It's been the pattern throughout the world that men have started this and women have joined in later. It just means that having smoked like men, they will die like men.