What was the significance of the 1979 Surgeon General's report?

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The 1979 Surgeon General's report began a focus on preventing disease and promoting health for all Americans.It was a national effort with all levels of government,as well as other interested parties,involved.The 1979 report did not plan goals and priorities for the Veterans Adminsitration medical system,rather it looked at health of all Americans.There was no funding asociated with the report.It addressed prevention of disease and promotion of health for multiple diseases,not just lung cancer.

What Was the Significance of the 1979 Surgeon General's Report