The Geographic Health Equity Alliance partnered with Counter Tools to present “Cancer, Obesity and Place” on Friday, June 25. Research has clearly shown that obesity is a risk factor for a wide variety of negative health outcomes, including several types of cancer. It is no coincidence that we see geographic trends in obesity prevalence. This webinar explained the connection between where we live, work and play and the impact it has on obesity, why this matters to cancer control programs and what policy options could help address these issues.
Additional Resources:
- Presentation Slides
- USDA Food Environment Atlas
- World Cancer Fund Research International NOURISHING Framework
- Trust for America’s Health The State of Obesity 2020 Report
- Safe Routes Partnerships’ 2020 state report cards
Presenter:
Elizabeth Gerndt, MPH
Project Director, Counter Tools
You can view our past webinars on the GHEA website. Please feel free to contact ghea@cadca.org with any questions.