Jeffrey Koplan Risk Quotations

Overweight children are at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other health problems, ... They're part of an epidemic of overweight and obesity that must be addressed so that they can lead healthier lives.

Though the risk of contracting inhalation anthrax from cross-contaminated mail is very, very low, it is not zero.

There is reason to feel optimistic about many of the trends in risk behavior among our young people. However, we have much left to do. Too many of our children are still engaging in activities that put them at risk for health problems now and into adulthood.

Young people need to know that they can significantly reduce their risk of getting skin cancer later if they start protecting their skin from the sun now.

If there is a risk from cross-contaminated mail, it is very low, ... the mail is, by and large, very safe.