Vivek Murthy Official portrait of Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st surgeon general of the United States. (more) Vivek Murthy physician and government official Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vivek-Murthy Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vivek-Murthy Also known as: Vivek Hallegere Murthy Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 17, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts In full: Vivek Hallegere Murthy (Show more) Born: July 10, 1977, Huddersfield, England (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Vivek Murthy (born July 10, 1977, Huddersfield, England) is a doctor who has served (2014–17 and 2021– ) as U.S. surgeon general under Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. He is the first person of Indian descent to be surgeon general. Murthy is known for declaring gun deaths and injuries a public health crisis, for urging Congress to mandate warning labels for youth on social media platforms, and for drawing attention to the stresses of caring for children. He is also the author of The New York Times best-selling book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes ...(100 of 1480 words)

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