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Vivek Murthy
U.S. Surgeon General
Surgeon General who declared social media harms a public health emergency
Overview
Vivek Murthy is the U.S. Surgeon General who has declared social media harms to youth mental health a public health emergency. He has called for warning labels on social media platforms similar to tobacco warnings, highlighting the link between social media use and youth depression and anxiety.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Fired by Trump in 2017, then reappointed by Biden as Surgeon General
Declared gun violence a public health crisis, drawing conservative criticism
Issued advisory on social media's impact on youth mental health challenging tech companies
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Joe Biden
President who appointed Murthy as Surgeon General; Murthy led COVID-19 public health messaging
Anthony Fauci
Fellow public health leader during COVID-19 pandemic; collaborated on vaccination campaigns
Donald Trump
President who fired Murthy as Surgeon General in 2017; Murthy was later reappointed by Biden
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 10, 1977
- Birthplace
- Huddersfield, England
Education
- •Harvard University
- •Yale School of Medicine
Key Timeline
July 10, 1977
Born in Huddersfield, England
2014-2017
First term as Surgeon General
2021-present
Second term as Surgeon General
2023
Issues advisory on social media and youth mental health
2024
Calls for warning labels on social media