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Obesity

State obesity rates hit all-time highs, but Colorado scores lowest in U.S.

State obesity rates hit all-time highs, but Colorado scores lowest in U.S.

Number of obese states jumps to 16, up from 12

September 16, 2021

La Plata County sees fewer deaths by suicide

La Plata County sees fewer deaths by suicide

Prevention efforts have made progress since 2017, official says

November 2, 2019

Obesity rates rise in La Plata and Montezuma counties

Obesity rates rise in La Plata and Montezuma counties

Nonprofits aim to expand nutritional education and access to foods

Obesity rates rising in Colorado, stabilizing elsewhere

Obesity rates rising in Colorado, stabilizing elsewhere

Local program focuses on habits

September 6, 2017

Colorado adults remain leanest in the nation

Colorado adults remain leanest in the nation

State and local health agencies work to keep obesity rate low

September 3, 2016

Intervention for Colo.’s obese kids

Intervention for Colo.’s obese kids

Group works to make healthful options normal

September 11, 2014

Cortez signs on to health campaign

Cortez signs on to health campaign

Earlier this month, city leaders voted unanimously to join the HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign of Colorado. Designed to address…