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Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) – State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America Webinar

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

  • « Smarter Health Care Coalition in partnership with the University of Michigan V-BID Center – Annual Policy Summit
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Please join Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), on January 29th, as public health leaders discuss the national obesity crisis, its health impacts, and how advocates are working at the national, and local levels to address this on-going epidemic. This webinar explores findings of TFAH’s 2019 State of Obesity report.

 

The report found that about 1 in 3 Americans of all ages – more than 100 million people – have obesity. The epidemic is estimated to increase national healthcare spending by $149 billion annually, about half of which is paid for by Medicare and Medicaid. Moreover, the rates of U.S. obesity continue to climb, and racial, ethnic, income and geographic disparities persist. For the first time, nine U.S. states (AL, AK, IA, KY, LA, MS, MO, ND and WV) had adult obesity rates at or above 35% in 2018, up from zero states as recently as 2012.

 

Speakers will cover the latest national and state obesity rates and trends, highlight promising approaches localities have undertaken to ensure healthy communities, and offer national policy recommendations that incorporate innovative approaches that prioritize helping all Americans lead healthier lives.

 

This event is recommended for anyone working in public health, advocacy, school health, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, transportation and planning, hospitals, health systems, insurers, and local and state health officials.

 

Registration is free and closed captioning is available to all attendees.

 

The webinar session will include time for audience Q&A.

 

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific

Details

Date:
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Time:
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Categories:
National Forum webinar, Partner webinar
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  • « Smarter Health Care Coalition in partnership with the University of Michigan V-BID Center – Annual Policy Summit
  • Dr. Larry Sperling & John Clymer keynote the Mid-America Million Hearts® Conference »

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