Solving Population-wide Obesity — Progress and Future Prospects
Shiriki Kumanyika, William H. Dietz
Abstract
Interview with Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika on U.S. and global strategies for addressing obesity and related health threats. (11:15)Download The global obesity rate has tripled since the mid-1970s. Major investments have been made in this area, and there have been some legislative and regulatory successes. But addressing obesity and other major health threats in concert could enable more effective solutions.
Topics & Concepts
LegislatureDownloadObesityPolitical scienceGlobal populationGlobal healthPopulationPublic healthEnvironmental healthEconomic growthBusinessMedicineEconomicsComputer scienceLawNursingInternal medicineOperating systemObesity and Health PracticesObesity, Physical Activity, DietNutritional Studies and Diet