Task Force Report: Obesity In Oregon Is A Public Health Crisis

The Task Force for a Comprehensive Obesity Prevention Initiative, created by the 2007 Legislature, released a report today showing that obesity among Oregon adults and children is increasing at alarming rates and calling for investments in science-based prevention programs. “One in five Oregon children today is overweight or obese,” Bruce Goldberg, M.D., task force chairman and director of the Oregon Department of Human Services said.

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Filed under: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness on April 10th, 2009