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Media Advisory

Embargoed Until: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, Noon ET
Contact: Media Relations
(404) 639-3286

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report
Obesity among low-income preschoolers declines in many states

What

After decades of rising rates, there are signs of progress in the fight against childhood obesity.Â CDC will discuss state-by-state obesity rates among low-income preschoolers, where progress is being made, and what can be done to continue this progress.

Who

CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.
Sam Kass, Executive Director, Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor

When

Tuesday, August 6 at Noon ET

Dial-In

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* Please dial in 10 to 15 minutes before the start of the press conference.

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TRANSCRIPT
A transcript of this media availability will be available following the briefing at the CDC web site at www.cdc.gov/media.

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