Articles tagged as: obesity
September 13, 2018
Report: Indiana 12th Worst State For Obesity
The number of obese Hoosier adults ticked up slightly, and policies to prevent obesity still lag despite growing awareness.
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Health Leaders Say Agenda Should Focus On Social Determinants
Indiana continues to rank poorly in a number of health measures and proposals to address these factors could help.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2016
CDC Grant Aims To Reduce Obesity In Indiana
Two Indiana counties have been identified for a community based intervention effort.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2016
Why Aren't More Kids Walking To School?
A few decades ago, almost half of all students in the U.S. walked or biked. According to a 2009 study, that number has dropped to to one in eight.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2015
Report: Nearly 1 In 3 Hoosiers Obese
Indiana is the 7th most obese state in the nation, according to a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America's Health.
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