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Flower field imageOpportunities and Obstacles in Rural Telehealth

This webinar held on Wednesday May 22, will feature presentations from national telehealth experts who will discuss advances states have made in recent years to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and what challenges still lie ahead for state policymakers. More

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View NCSL comment letters on proposed Federal Rules governing multi-state plans, and standards related to the Essential Health Benefits and more. More
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!Diabetes Overview PageReports3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452014520This page provides a review of facts and resources on diabetes, which affects tens of millions of Americans.
!Reversing the Trend in Childhood ObesityBooks2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2226722267Legislatures are increasingly interested in passing laws to promote healthy communities and reduce or prevent childhood obesity. Laws passed in 2010 are summarized in 17 topic areas.
Childhood Obesity - 2012Bill Summaries/ Databases2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2568125681Childhood obesity legislation enacted in 2012.
Childhood Obesity - 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2455824558Childhood Obesity – 2011 Legislative Policy Options
Trans Fat and Menu Labeling LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436214362Overview of Trans Fat Bans and Menu Labeling Legislation.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionReports10/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450714507Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Obesity Statistics in the United StatesReports8/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436714367Map and charts on obesity statistics in the United States
Public Health Herald 14th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2391823918Public Health Herald 14th Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2215622156Childhood Obesity – 2010 of Legislative Policy Options
Wellness OverviewReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450814508Overview of wellness resources, including those of NCSL and other organizations.
Obesity OverviewReports6/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388213882Obesity Overview
Childhood Obesity Trends - State RatesReports6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1387713877Maps: Percentage of children who were considered overweight and obese in 2007 and 50-state chart; Percentage of children who were considered obese in 2005 and 50-state chart. Also includes data on childhood obesity.
Promoting Healthy Communities and Preventing Childhood ObesityBooks4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2010120101To help promote healthier communities and reduce childhood obesity, state policymakers are considering options to increase physical activity and healthy eating.
Childhood Obesity - 2009Bill Summaries/ Databases2/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1977619776Childhood Obesity – 2009 of Legislative Policy Options
Childhood Obesity - 2008Reports12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388313883Childhood Obesity - 2008
LegisBrief: Body Mass Index Screening for Students: November/December 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388913889
Obesity ResourcesReports5/6/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1433914339NCSL and other resources on obesity.
Childhood Obesity - 2007Bill Summaries/ Databases12/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439814398Overview of 2007 Childhood Obesity Legislation.
LegisBrief: Trimming Trans Fat - August/September 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/27/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1390613906LegisBrief: Trimming Trans Fat - August/September 2007
Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439714397Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases1/12/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439614396Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity BillsBill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1411214112Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills
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