Obesity
Being obese increases the risk of developing chronic health problems like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers (CDC). The CPSTF has recommendations and findings for intervention approaches to prevent and control obesity, including a set of eight reviews for school-based interventions.
Community Preventive Services Task Force Findings
Summary Table
This summary of CPSTF findings to prevent overweight and obesity can be used as a reference, included in presentations, or shared with colleagues.
Implementation Resources
Implementation Products
CDC’s Health Impact in 5 Years (HI-5) Initiative
HI-5 highlights non-clinical, community-wide approaches that have evidence reporting 1) positive health impacts, 2) results within five years, and 3) cost effectiveness and/or cost savings over the lifetime of the population or earlier. The website features links to implementation resources and success stories that can help communities get started.
Presentations and Promotional Materials
Use these materials to share information about the CPSTF findings and Community Guide products with your community.
What Works Fact Sheets
Community Guide In Action: Stories from the Field
One Pagers
Community Guide News
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