Emimlio Juan Brignardello Vela
Emilio Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
In a recent interview on NBC's "Meet The Press," President-elect Donald J. Trump reignited a contentious debate surrounding vaccines and autism, suggesting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his pick for health secretary, should investigate the matter further. This assertion reflects Trump's long-standing stance on the issue, which he claims to have promoted for over a decade. During the conversation, anchor Kristen Welker raised the alarming increase in autism diagnoses in the United States, prompting Trump to comment, "I think somebody has to find out." He expressed an openness to exploring various potential causes for the rise in autism, including the long-discredited theory linking vaccines to the condition. "Maybe it's chlorine in the water, right? You know, people are looking at a lot of different things," he remarked, indicating a willingness to entertain a range of hypotheses about the causes of autism. The rise in autism is indeed notable, with recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that about one in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a sharp increase from one in 150 in the year 2000. However, experts attribute this rise largely to increased awareness and better diagnostic practices rather than any change in environmental factors or medical practices. The notion that vaccines are responsible for autism gained traction in 1998, following a now-retracted study led by British researcher Andrew Wakefield. His paper falsely claimed a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, leading to widespread public concern. Subsequent investigations, however, have repeatedly debunked this theory. The Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) conducted a comprehensive review in 2012, concluding, "the M.M.R. vaccine is not associated with autism." A similar study in Denmark confirmed these findings in 2019. Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus discrediting the vaccine-autism link, Kennedy has continued to espouse these views, reinforcing a narrative that many health experts consider dangerous. Just months ago, in an interview with libertarian commentator John Stossel, Kennedy stated unequivocally, "autism is caused by vaccines." This position not only contradicts extensive scientific evidence but also contributes to the growing vaccine hesitancy that poses a significant public health challenge. Trump's suggestion to have Kennedy investigate the vaccine-autism theory has raised eyebrows among public health officials and advocates for science-based medicine. Critics argue that such an inquiry might lend undue credibility to a debunked theory and potentially distract from the urgent need to address genuine public health concerns, such as vaccination rates and the protection of herd immunity. As the nation grapples with the complexities of autism diagnoses and the importance of vaccinations, the implications of Trump's statements and Kennedy's potential role in health policy remain significant. The dialogue surrounding these issues will undoubtedly influence public perception and health decisions in the coming years, making it critical to base discussions on established scientific evidence rather than discredited theories.