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Book Synopsis: The inside story of the most audacious public health campaign of the twenty-first century.In 2002, a dynamic doctor named Thomas Frieden became health commissioner of New York City. With support from the new mayor, billionaire Michael Bloomberg, Frieden and his health department team prohibited smoking in bars, outlawed trans fats in restaurants, and attempted to cap the size of sodas, among other groundbreaking actions. The initiatives drew heated criticism, but they worked: by 2011, 450,000 people had quit smoking, childhood obesity rates were falling, and life expectancy was growing.Saving Gotham is the behind-the-scenes story of the most controversial—and successful—public health initiative of our time. Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPH, who succeeded Frieden as health commissioner, introduces a team of doctors who accepted the challenge of public health: to care for each of New York City’s eight million inhabitants as their own patients. The biggest threats they faced were not cholera or chemical toxins or lack of medical care but instead habits like smoking and unhealthy eating. As these doctors pressed to solve these problems, they found themselves battling those who encouraged those habits, and they reshaped their own agency for a different sort of fight.Farley shows what happens when science-driven doctors are given the political cover to make society-wide changes to protect people from today’s health risks—and how industries exploit legislatures, the courts, the media, and public opinion to undermine them. With Washington caught in partisan paralysis and New York City’s ideas spreading around the world, Saving Gotham demonstrates how government—local government—can protect its citizens and transform health for everyone.
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Step into the gripping world of public health activism with Saving Gotham: A Billionaire Mayor, Activist Doctors, and the Fight for Eight Million Lives. Join the dynamic doctor Thomas Frieden and his team as they revolutionize New York City's health landscape, from banning smoking in bars to tackling childhood obesity. Dive into the inside story of the most audacious public health campaign of the twenty-first century and discover how these groundbreaking initiatives transformed the lives of millions.
Experience the power of science-driven doctors who dared to challenge societal norms and fight against harmful habits like smoking and unhealthy eating in Saving Gotham. Under the leadership of billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg, witness the fearless efforts of the health department team as they strive to protect the well-being of all eight million inhabitants of New York City. Learn how these doctors reshaped their agency and battled industry influences to create a healthier future for everyone.
Explore the captivating narrative of Saving Gotham, where Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPH, guides you through the compelling journey of public health transformation. Discover the relentless dedication of a team of doctors who went beyond traditional medical care to address the fundamental health risks faced by the city. Uncover the challenges they encountered, the victories they achieved, and the enduring impact of their crusade for a healthier society.
Ready to embark on a riveting journey through the intersection of healthcare, politics, and societal change? Dive into the pages of Saving Gotham and witness the groundbreaking initiatives that reshaped public health in New York City and beyond. Join us in embracing a future where government action can pave the way for a healthier, more resilient society.
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