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Essay heading: Healthy America: Wellness Where We Live, Work and Learn. Call to Action: An Agenda for America's Governors
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Adults
BRFSS, 1991, 1996, 2004
(*BMI ?30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5?4 " person)
No Data 10% 10% ? 14% 15% ? 19% 20% ? 24% ?25%
2004
Acknowledgement: This Call to Action was written by Damon Thompson, Vice President,
Lipman Hearne Inc.,Washington D.C. and supported by resources from the RobertWood
Johnson Foundation...
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and supported by resources from the RobertWood
Johnson Foundation. 2
Defining Overweight and Obesity
As we age, being overweight or obese is likely to be risky for our health. Although the evidence remains controversial,
there are clear indications that this is true. In addition, excess weight can serve as an indicator of poor health
habits that are known to cause or worsen chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease...
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