Forks over Knives

Hey guys,

When you get a chance take a look at this video. It's a trailer that coincides with the China Study.

http://forksoverknives.com/trailer/

obesity

Here are some interesting articles regarding the obesity myth...

http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/gaesser/obesity.htm#HEALTH%20HAZARDS%20OF%20OBESITY%20EXAGGERATED

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2008/08/11/2008-08-11_study_shows_obesity_often_not_linked_to_.html

The China Study

http://www.mcspotlight.org/media/reports/campbell_china2.html

After reading this article, I would like you to think about what we discussed today in regards to reformist epidemiologists and materialist epidemiologists. Remember, reformists tend to look at the individual, while materialists look at the broader, culture picture, with special emphasis on social class. Outline a solution for the problem highlighted in the China Study as a reformist epidemiologist and then as a materialist epidemiologist. Be creative and good luck!

Essay 1

Anyone have any questions on the essay?

York County, Maine

Check this out! This is a link to a pdf of the Maine Dept of Health and Human Services District Health Profile for York County, Maine. Scroll down to page 13 and you will find a few graphs regarding income level, education level and health. Keep in mind what we discussed last week and let me know what you think. Are you surprised by the results?

http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/districts/york.pdf