Americans Are Hit Hard By Obesity, Smoking, Says Health And Human Services Secretary

In a conference call with reporters, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius presented data showing that in 2007 and 2008, two-thirds of Americans ages 20-74 were either overweight or obese, and that smoking and second-hand smoke remain the number one causes of preventable death in the U.S.

“More than eight million Americans suffer from smoking-related chronic illnesses,” Sebelius added. (0:38)
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Focus On U.S. Parks Will Help Climate Change, Says Conservation Leader

Henry Diamond of the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission says that, despite hard times, the U.S. must focus on the value of the nation's parks and recreation system when faced with issues like obesity and climate change. (0:23)
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America's Workforce Is Becoming Increasingly Unproductive, Says Health Care Expert

Jeff Levi, Executive Director of Trust for America's Health, says obesity is one of the biggest health care problems facing America, and that fighting it should be a central component of health reform. Levi also speaks about how America's workforce has become unhealthy and unproductive. (0:34)
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