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What are the consequences of childhood obesity? �I <br /> Individual Consequences <br /> - Today's children are at risk to live shorter, less healthy lives than their parents <br /> - Increased risk for numerous chronic conditions <br /> Economic Consequences <br /> -In 2008 costs totaled about$147 billion <br /> o Direct medical costs — preventive, diagnostic and treatment services <br /> o Indirect costs—increased morbidity and mortality <br /> What has caused the epidemic? <br /> Risk factors for childhood obesity <br /> - Lack of physical activity <br /> - Sedentary behavior <br /> - Unhealthy eating patterns <br /> - Socioeconomic status <br /> - Environment <br /> - Genetics <br /> Factors in infancy <br /> - Breastfeeding improves pediatric weight status <br /> - Infants of obese mothers at risk <br /> What can we do about the childhood obesity epidemic? <br /> BOH Strategic Plan - <br /> Three focus areas <br /> - Advocate for and pursue policies/legislation aimed at reducing obesity <br /> o Environmental and regulatory changes <br /> -Serve as a catalyst and facilitator for obesity prevention <br /> o Partnerships in the county & state <br /> -Identify nutrition and physical activity interventions that can be implemented <br /> throughout the county <br /> o Family specific <br /> o Evidence-based <br /> HBO, IOM, CDC, NIH, Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente <br /> Update on the Board of Health's Strategic Planning Process <br /> Tony Whitaker, Chair <br /> Strategic Planning Process <br /> - County-wide Community Health Assessment <br /> - Top Twelve Identified Priorities <br /> - Three BOH Priorities <br />