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.
Alliance Director Christine Ferguson Participated in “F as in Fat” Panel
January 27th, 2011
STOP Obesity Alliance Director Christine Ferguson served as a panelist at Trust For America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Congressional briefing, “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future.”
Alliance to Participate in Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Obesity Panel
December 17th, 2010
The STOP Obesity Alliance participated in the “Reduction of Obesity” panel at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee Meeting on December 17th.
STOP Obesity Alliance, SWHR and National Council for Women’s Organizations Host Briefing
December 9th, 2010
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) joined forces with the Alliance and the National Council for Women’s Organizations to host a briefing, “Holiday Blues: Women, Depression and Obesity” on December 9, 2010.
Alliance Co-Sponsors Advocacy Forum at Obesity 2010
October 8th, 2010
The STOP Obesity Alliance co-sponsored the Advocacy Forum, “Health Reform – Getting Serious About Obesity” at The Obesity Society’s 28th Annual Scientific Meeting, Obesity 2010, in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 8-12. The Advocacy Forum was from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 and panelists, including Alliance Director Christine Ferguson, discussed the implications of [...]
State-by-State Prevention and Intervention Charts Released at 5th Annual Obesity and Wellness Congress
September 29th, 2010
Alliance Director Christine Ferguson released a state-by-state compilation of coverage for the prevention and treatment of obesity and related conditions at the 5th Annual Obesity and Wellness Congress. Click below for more details.
RSVP Today for “Can Women Continue Carrying the Weight of the World?” Discussion
June 30th, 2010
RSVP for the STOP Obesity Alliance Task Force on Women panel discussion on Wednesday, July 21. Click below for more details.
Christine Ferguson Speaks at Virgin HealthMiles Webinar on Workplace Wellness
June 29th, 2010
STOP Obesity Alliance Director Christine Ferguson participated in the Virgin HealthMiles’ complimentary Webinar, “Motivate, Measure and Manage: Strategies for a Successful Employee Health Program” on June 29.
Virgin HealthMiles, the Alliance and the Institute for Health and Productivity Management Join Forces Sponsor Second Annual “National Employee Wellness Month”
June 10th, 2010
The STOP Obesity Alliance in partnership with Virgin HealthMiles and the Institute for Health and Productivity Management, will sponsor the second annual National Employee Wellness Month this June. The month-long initiative seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of workplace wellness and educate business leaders and employees about how they can take steps to create healthier and more physically active workplace communities and lower overall healthcare costs.
