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HHS Giving Non-Profits $10 Million To Help Curb Obesity And Tobacco Use
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 3:00PM
By Chingyu Wang
Talk Radio News Service
On Friday, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius outlined details of a $10 million grant for non-profit organizations to prevent and control obesity and tobacco use.
In a conference call with reporters, 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.
Sebelius said the Recovery Act funded the Prevention and Wellness Initiative to the tune of $650 million one year ago, adding that HHS has currently developed a new initiative -- Community Putting Prevention to Work -- which focuses on reducing chronic decease and promoting wellness.
The new grant comes on the heels of the launch of First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' campaign, aimed at preventing childhood obesity.
Talk Radio News Service
On Friday, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius outlined details of a $10 million grant for non-profit organizations to prevent and control obesity and tobacco use.
In a conference call with reporters, 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.
Sebelius said the Recovery Act funded the Prevention and Wellness Initiative to the tune of $650 million one year ago, adding that HHS has currently developed a new initiative -- Community Putting Prevention to Work -- which focuses on reducing chronic decease and promoting wellness.
The new grant comes on the heels of the launch of First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' campaign, aimed at preventing childhood obesity.
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