Guardian, 12 July.Google Scholar Brandt, Allan M
Kennedy: FDA Is More Focused on the Interests of Large Pharmaceutical and Food Companies Than on Public Health The New York Times described Kennedy in a report as a "Foe of Drug Makers and Regulator," noting his previous statements about wanting to overturn the nation's agricultural system and public health bureaucracy, and overhaul the entire regulatory framework
Smoking is a leading cause of: Lung, mouth, throat, and esophageal cancers Heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema Reduced fertility and pregnancy complications Erectile dysfunction and reduced immune function Stomach ulcers and delayed wound healing Even secondhand smoke poses serious health risks, increasing the likelihood of cancer, asthma attacks, heart disease, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among nonsmokers
Hookah (water pipe): Despite the common misconception, the smoke from the hookah contains a significant amount of carcinogenic substances
The laws design raises equal-protection concerns too
Citizens are encouraged to include photographs with their complaints to aid investigations