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.
Webcast from the STOP Obesity Alliance March 16 Primary Care Briefing
April 19th, 2010
The STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a discussion on the important role the primary care community can play in the fight against obesity March 16, 2010 at The George Washington University. The discussion, led by Alliance Health & Wellness Chairperson Dr. Richard H. Carmona and Alliance Director Christine Ferguson, centered around results from two new surveys commissioned by the Alliance and conducted by Harris Interactive as well as a White Paper, “Improving Obesity Management in Adult Primary Care,” based on the Alliance’s Primary Care roundtable. The speakers led a substantive and engaging discussion, which was followed by a lively Q&A session with audience members.
Welcome
Christine C. Ferguson, J.D.
Director, STOP Obesity Alliance
Research Professor, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Health Policy
Importance of Addressing Obesity in Primary Care
Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS
17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006)
Health and Wellness Chairperson, STOP Obesity Alliance
President, Canyon Ranch Institute
Overview of Survey Findings
Roz Pierson, Ph.D.
Vice President, Health Policy Research Practice, Harris Interactive
Overview of Improving Obesity Management in Adult Primary Care
Christine Ferguson
Implication and Analysis of Primary Care Research
Discussion with:
William H. Bestermann, Jr., M.D., Medical Director, Integrated Health Services, Holston Medical Group
Dr. Pierson
Dr. Carmona
Christine Ferguson
Q&A and Conclusion
Dr. Carmona
Upcoming Events
Click here to view all upcoming eventsPast Events
A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States
Alliance Director Speaks at Alliance for Health Reform Briefing
Alliance and NEDA Host “Pounds and Policy: Effectively Communicating About Weight and Health”
Alliance Clinical Advisor at Live Well DC! Summit
Alliance Co-sponsors National Association of Community Health Centers’ Policy & Issues Forum
Alliance Director Christine Ferguson Participated in “F as in Fat” Panel
Alliance to Participate in Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Obesity Panel