The 2006 Highmark
Childhood Obesity Summit:
Calling the Community to Action
Today’s children are at a greater risk of developing obesity-related health problems than any generation
before them. According to the American Obesity Association, 45 percent of children age 6 to 19 are overweight or
obese. A problem this complex calls for a variety of solutions from a collaborative group within the community that includes families and individuals.
In that spirit, Highmark will present The Childhood Obesity Summit: Uniting Communities to Make a Healthy
Impact on September 16, 2006. The summit will convene stakeholders with diverse perspectives – such as physicians,
community leaders, educators and policymakers – to showcase and discuss collaborative solutions. Working together, we can help create a healthier environment for the most valuable resource in southwestern
Pennsylvania – our children.
