Is the Obesity Epidemic Leveling Off? Don’t be too Sure.
Recently, CDC epidemiologists published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association to the effect that there was not a significant change over the past 12 years in the nation’s obesity rate of 35.5% for adult men and 35.8% for adult women.
STOP Obesity Alliance January E-Newsletter
Dear Reader,
Starting a new year gives us another chance to plan, look ahead and think optimistically about what the future holds for obesity in America. Reflecting on changes in 2011 and what’s in store for 2012, we see areas of great progress, but also areas where that progress is met with great challenges.
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A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States
Webinar Examined State Trends & Upcoming Issues on Obesity & Related Chronic Diseases
The STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, in which experts discussed state legislative activities related to obesity and weight-related chronic disease that could signal broader trends in the future. Topics included obesity surveillance and tracking efforts, food and beverage taxes, and efforts to restrict state employee benefits plan coverage. Click here to view the webinar.
A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States
December 6th, 2011
What’s the Low-Down?
Examining the Trends
The STOP Obesity Alliance held a webinar where experts discussed state legislative activities related to obesity and weight-related chronic disease that could signal broader trends in the future including obesity surveillance and tracking efforts, food and beverage taxes, and efforts to restrict state employee benefits plan coverage.
Are Words Weighing Us Down? Experts Discuss Why What We Say Matters When It Comes to Weight and Health
October 20th, 2011
The STOP Obesity Alliance Task Force on Women hosted a webinar in which a range of experts will discuss why weight is a health-related issue, the need for media and policymakers to more responsibly address weight-related issues and what barriers may be getting in the way of a more informed, responsible conversation. The webinar also unveiled key takeaways from a new guidelines document, Pounds and Policy: Building a Healthier Nation with Effective Communication and Legislation.
STOP Obesity Alliance Task Force Hosted Expert Discussion on Obesity and the Essential Health Benefits Package
September 8th, 2011
The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Task Force hosted an expert panel via webinar to discuss the need for and research behind its EHB recommendations. Moderated by Alliance Director Christine Ferguson, JD, the panel discussion focused on why obesity must be given equal weight as other health conditions and why access to obesity-related services is important for improving the health of Americans.
17th U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona Introduces New Policy Recommendation from STOP Obesity Alliance; Emphasizes Fitness as a Measure of Health
June 16th, 2011
Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, Health and Wellness Chairperson of the STOP Obesity Alliance and 17th U.S. Surgeon General hosts national webinar to introduce the STOP Obesity Alliance’s newest policy recommendation formed by consensus among leading health care organizations. The group adds a fitness recommendation to its list of policies for public and private sector decision makers.
Alliance Director Speaks at Alliance for Health Reform Briefing
June 10th, 2011
Alliance Director Christine Ferguson, JD will speak at a briefing hosted by the Alliance for Health Reform on Friday, June 10 in Washington, D.C. from 12:15 – 2:15 PM.
Alliance and NEDA Host “Pounds and Policy: Effectively Communicating About Weight and Health”
May 9th, 2011
The Alliance and NEDA convened a roundtable, “Pounds and Policy: Effectively Communicating About Weight and Health,” moderated by Susan Dentzer of Health Affairs, on Monday, May 9 in Washington, D.C.
Alliance Clinical Advisor at Live Well DC! Summit
March 11th, 2011
STOP Obesity Alliance Clinical Advisor Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, spoke at Live Well DC!, a summit hosted by Providence Hospital and Georgetown University Family Practice School of Medicine on March 28.
Alliance Co-sponsors National Association of Community Health Centers’ Policy & Issues Forum
March 7th, 2011
The Alliance and The George Washington University’s Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy co-sponsored a symposium at the National Association of Community Health Centers’ (NACHC) Annual Policy & Issues Forum on March 26, 2011.
