MURFREESBORO — MTSU’s
Center for Health & Human Services is taking aim at the obesity crisis in
Tennessee as part of a new statewide organization.
The center will host the inaugural meeting of the Tennessee
Health Promotion Network Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the MTSU Foundation House, 324
Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro.
Persons interested in attending the meeting are required to
register in advance by contacting Cynthia Chafin, interim center director, at
615-898-5493 or cynthia.chafin@mtsu.edu.
“This group will serve as an information-sharing and
networking group so that we can all learn from each other and be aware of the
great work being done across our state to address obesity prevention and
promote healthy lifestyles,” Chafin said.
According to the United Health Foundation’s most recent
Health Rankings Report, Tennessee ranks 36th in the nation in
obesity with 31.2 percent of its adult population characterized as obese.
“Obesity is a problem in this nation and in this state and
is taking its toll on both adults and children,” said Chafin. “Diseases such as
heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers can all be linked to
obesity and lifestyles.”
The Tennessee Health Promotion Network’s mission is to
promote optimal health for all Tennesseans by volunteer-led networking through
private, public and nonprofit partnerships.
In partnership with the Adams Chair of Excellence in Health
Care Services, the MTSU Center for Health and Human Services initiates and
strengthens academic programs to support workforce development and promote
healthy communities and improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans.
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