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Showing posts with label trust for america's health. Show all posts
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Monday, August 27, 2007

Georgians 14th fattest in nation

Adult Georgians are the 14th most obese in the nation, according to a new report. The Trust for America’s Health says Southerners are fatter overall than the rest of the country. 10 of the 15 states with the highest rate of obesity were in the South. Mississippi topped the list with more than 30% of its adult population weighing too much. For the full report, click here: http://healthyamericans.org/newsroom/releases/release082707.pdf

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