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YMCA Of The USA Announces 16 Communities Selected For Statewide Policy Change Initiative To Reverse The Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Sixteen communities in Connecticut, Kentucky and Tennessee have been selected to build statewide networks to help reduce childhood obesity rates, the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) announced today. These communities will be part of Y-USA"s Activate America(R): Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC) initiative. Y-USA, the national re office for the nation"s 2,686 YMCAs, will draw on its successful, community-level PHC model, applying its experiences and existing networks of YMCA State Alliances to support policy, environmental and systems changes in the three states.
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Colorectal Cancer Increasing In Young Adults
A new study finds that in sharp contrast to the overall declining rates of colorectal cancer in the United States, incidence rates among adults younger than age 50 years are increasing. The authors theorize that these increases may be related to rising rates of obesity and changes in dietary patterns, including increased consumption of fast food. The study, which appears in the June 2009 issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, says further studies are necessary to elucidate causes for this trend and to identify potential prevention and early detection strategies.
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Diabetes UK Shortlisted For Third Sector Excellence Awards

The Diabetes UK Media Relations Team has been shortlisted as one of five finalists for The Third Sector Excellence Awards in the category of Communications Team. The other finalists competing for one of the industry"s most prestigious awards are the Children"s Society, Crimestoppers Trust, EveryChild and Macmillan Cancer Support. Winners of all the awards will be announced at an awards ceremony on 24 September at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Paul McDonald, Head of Media at Diabetes UK, said: "It"s fantastic to have made it through to the final stages of such a prestigious award. "Our job is to raise awareness of diabetes and the profile of the organisation through the media. To be recognised amongst our peers is testament to the hard work, dedication and creativity in the team." Diabetes UK


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