Childhood Obesity is a dangerous health disparity that has almost tripled since 1963. States across the United States including Maryland have seen this number increase drastically. A new report puiblished by the Trust for Amercia's Health report, F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens Amercia's future, found that in all 50 states the rate of obesity is over 15%. Curbing this trend is essential if we are to create a longer, healthier future for our children.
The University of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have teamed up to host a state-wide summit on childhood obesity on November 15th and 16th at the Hilton Hotel in Baltimore.
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http://www.obesitysummit.umaryland.edu
To learn more about the obesity rates for children and adults in the state of Maryland and in Baltimore City, please visit these websites:
For Childhood Obesity Data in Maryland visit:
http://fha.maryland.gov/cdp/co_home.cfm
For Obesity Data in Baltimore City visit:
http://baltimorehealth.org/info/2008_07_22.ObesityFactSheet.pdf
The aim of the University of Maryland’s Summit on Childhood Obesity, is to exchange information, educate and engage prominent figures at the local and federal levels in discussions about current policies, various health disparities, and to identify cultural influences on potential interventions. Through these discussions we hope to create an environment that cultivates a better understanding of the effects of childhood obesity regionally as well as nationally.
