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Preventable diseases on the rise in U.S.

Report finds obesity, diabetes undermining country’s overall health

December 8, 2011

Obesity, diabetes and childhood poverty are offsetting improvements in smoking cessation, preventable hospitalizations and cardiovascular deaths, according to the United Health Foundation’s 2011 America’s Heath Rankings®.

CDC takes new steps to combat childhood obesity

Research project will focus on doctors, communities and families

October 3, 2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new effort to address childhood obesity using successful elements of both primary care and public health.