Obesity
America’s Health Rankings: An overview obesity rates in the state of Louisiana.
American Institute for Cancer Research: The first organization to focus research on the link between diet and cancer and translate the results into practical information for the public. AICR was founded on a simple but radical idea: everyday choices can reduce our chances of getting cancer.
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Managing Your Weight After Cancer Diagnosis Guide: A detailed guide on weight management for cancer patients and survivors. Includes helpful resources, questions to ask your doctor, and insurance information related to weight management.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Overweight and Obesity Statistics: CDC’s Obesity efforts focus on policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and active living accessible and affordable for everyone.
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps / Robert Woods Johnson Foundation & Univ. of Wisconsin Population Health Institute: Interactive data showing Louisiana parish-level rankings in health outcomes and factors, including smoking and obesity rates. A state-level report derived from this information is also available on this site.
Louisiana State Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Profile / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): This state profile highlights data on dietary quality, physical activity and obesity in Louisiana.
National Cancer Institute – Obesity Fact Sheet: Comprehensive information on obesity and its link to different cancers, includes helpful infographic.
PBS: Be Well: Obesity & Cancer (Video): In this PBS production, experts discuss the connection between obesity and certain types of cancers.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center: Pennington Biomedical offers training and education in obesity and how it pertains to cancer. Their research serves both the residents of Louisiana and also the global community.
The State of Obesity / Robert Woods Johnson Foundation & Trust for America’s Health: State-by-state health analysis evaluating a comprehensive set of health, environmental and socioeconomic data to determine national health benchmarks and state rankings.