Obesity is focus of new program brief from AHRQ

Obesity is focus of new program brief from AHRQ

Obesity is a substantial health problem in the U.S. It adds to poor health and functioning, emotional troubles, premature death, and increasing health care costs. For many years, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has supported research on obesity and overweight in adults and children. Since 2003, AHRQ has committed nearly $2.8 million to support research on obesity and overweight. AHRQ recently released a new program brief that summarizes findings from current and completed projects focused on obesity and overweight. To dowload and read the program brief, go to http://www.ahrq.gov/research/obesitybrf.pdf.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality e-newsletter, July 6, 2006