Tag Archives: Public Health
NYC DOHMH debuts “Pouring on the Pounds” TV Ad and Subway Posters
In a continuing effort to educate New Yorkers about the health effects of the food choices they make, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene launched a new campaign focusing on the impact of consuming sugary drinks on health outcomes. The … Continue reading
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IOM Releases Report on Calcium and Vitamin D DRIs
On Tuesday, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released their report on Dietary Reference Intake for Calcium and Vitamin D. This report commissioned by the United States and Canadian governments assessed current data on health outcomes associated with calcium and vitamin … Continue reading
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Healthy People 2020 Launches
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled Healthy People 2020 today. This sets the nation’s 10-year goals and objectives for health promotion and disease prevention. According to HHS, Healthy People 2020 is “the product of an extensive … Continue reading
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F as in Fat: 28 states obesity rates rise over the last year
A new study released yesterday by the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services has confirmed that obesity rates have increased in 28 states over the last year. The study found Mississippi to have the most obese adults, with 33.8 percent of … Continue reading
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