AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATESResolution: 201(A-09)Introduced by:Florida DelegationSubject:Americans’ HealthReferred to:Reference Committee B(Monica C. Wehby, MD, Chair)Whereas, Six to seven out of every ten American adults are overweight or obese; andWhereas, One out of four children under the age of four is now classified as obese; andWhereas, Eighty percent of type II diabetes mellitus is due to obesity at a cost of over $140billion dollars per year; andWhereas, Seventy percent of cardiovascular disease is obesity related; andWhereas, Obesity is listed as the number one cause of death in the United States; andWhereas, Only 13% of adult Americans get the recommended exercise weekly; andWhereas, Only 30% of patients receive any information concerning diet and exercise at their patient visits; andWhereas, The current economic decline is global; andWhereas, Individual responsibility seems to be at an all-time low; andWhereas, The AMA has numerous policies including: H-440.902, H-150.953, D-60.990, D-440.971, D-440.980, D-425.994 and D-440.954 that direct the AMA to work with involvedorganizations, pursue measures to treat obesity, use AMA materials in the education of patients,and urge physicians as well as managed care organizations and other third party payers torecognize obesity as a complex disorder; therefore be it RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association make improving health through increasedactivity and proper diet a priority (Directive to Take Action); and be it further RESOLVED, That our AMA propose legislation calling on the federal government and stategovernments to develop new and innovative programs in partnership with the private sector thatencourage personal responsibility for proper dietary habits and physical activity of individualAmericans (Directive to Take Action); and be it further RESOLVED, That our AMA continue to work in conjunction with the American College of SportsMedicine, American Heart Association, US Department of Health and Human Services and anyother concerned organizations to provide educational materials that encourage a healthier America through increased physical activity and improved dietary habits. (Directive to TakeAction)Fiscal Note: Implement accordingly at estimated staff cost of $6,120.Received: 05/06/09
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