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Government cuts under the Trump administration have eliminated over a dozen CDC data-gathering programs tracking crucial health information, including abortions, pregnancies, lead poisoning, and youth smoking. The cuts, impacting programs at the CDC and NIOSH, leave the US with less comprehensive data on public health issues. While the administration claims the cuts target waste, public health experts express concern about the diminished understanding of disease trends and the inability to effectively address public health challenges.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.