Surgeon General in the United States

Surgeon General

Introduction to Surgeon General

Surgeon General, chief spokesperson on public health for the United States government. The surgeon general is appointed by the president of the United States, with the approval of Congress, and serves in the Cabinet. The chief duty of the surgeon general is to educate the American people about preventing disease and improving their health. The surgeon general also advises the president and the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) about public health matters. The surgeon general reports to the assistant secretary for health in HHS.” (1)

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Notes and References

• Information about Surgeon General in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Surgeon General