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COAHOMA, SUNFLOWER, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES

Team Profile Summary

The Mid-Mississippi Delta Team (MMD) has targeted childhood obesity as the focus of its work. With the reduction in childhood obesity, the assumed consequences would be a reduction in Type II Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease. According to aneki.com, the United States has the highest obesity rate in the world. In 2005, Mississippi’s obesity rate of 30.9% was the highest in the nation. The rates are even higher in the African-American population, with obesity rates in boys as high as 49% and 39% in girls.

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For more information and to become involved, please contact:

Team Lead: Dr. Alfio Rausa
Email: Alfio.Rausa@msdh.state.ms.us
Phone: 662.453.4563

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