Rural Residents More Likely To Be Obese; Madison Neighborhood Deemed Least Obese

DAVID WAHLBERG dwahlberg@madison.com, Wisconsin State Journal
Tue, 06/05/2018 - 2:45am

The Obesity Prevention Initiative is encouraging communities to develop physical activity and healthy eating programs tailored to their populations.

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