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July 25,
2007
Contact:
Tatiana Guerra
202-434-8070
NHCSL Releases Child
Health Survey Report
Washington, DC – The National Hispanic
Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) today
released its first-ever Child Health Survey
Report & Findings. The report presents the
current attitudes and perspectives that Hispanic
state legislators have on child health issues
such as childhood obesity, nutrition education,
physical activity, and they provide some of the
solutions that are working in their state.
“This report is an important component of
NHCSL’s ongoing commitment to health issues,”
said NHCSL President Assemblyman Felix Ortiz
(NY). “We look forward to utilizing this report
as a tool to help our state legislators gain a
better understanding about the root causes and
effects of childhood obesity and learn what more
can be done to make change to improve the lives
of the constituencies we serve.”
The report was made possible through a $50,000
grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The Hispanic state legislators represent a
combination of urban, rural and suburban
populations that range in size from 25,000 to
700,000.
The key findings of the report reveal that:
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Hispanic state
legislators do consider improving the health
and wellness of children and families in
their district an important issue.
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Partnerships with
state agencies, schools, parents and
community groups are very important to help
reduce illnesses and diseases related to
childhood obesity.
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Legislation to address
childhood obesity, nutrition and physical
activity is important to stem the tide of
chronic health conditions.
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Better and safer
neighborhoods with sidewalks, parks and walk
paths and bike trails are vital to reducing
childhood obesity.
The Child
Health Survey Report & Findings is a part of
NHCSL’s ongoing health programs and initiatives.
A series of recommendations are highlighted in
the report.
The report is available on
www.nhcsl.org.
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The NHCSL is the premier national association of
Hispanic state legislators working to design and
implement policies and procedures that will
improve the quality of life for Hispanics
throughout the country. NHCSL was founded in
1989 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3 with
the mission to be the most effective voice for
the more than 300 Hispanic legislators. For more
information visit www.nhcsl.org.
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