The following statement was released by the American Public Health Association following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25.
And racism is an ongoing public health crisis that needs our attention now!
At the American Public Health Association, every moment of our waking hours is poured into finding better, more healthful lives for all, so everyone has a chance to breathe.
We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science.
We are the only organization that combines a nearly 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health.
