Dr. Jonathan Fielding shares his insights and perspective on some of the most pressing public health issues our world faces today. He served as the Public Health Director and Health Officer for Los Angeles County for 16 years where he directed major improvement in preparedness for major public health threats, increased the use of evidence based policies and programs and oversaw the Los Angeles County Health Survey, which provided essential information on the health, health risks and health attitudes of different socio-demographic subpopulations. (#35626)