[7.13.2007]
Surgeon General Nominee Says Fighting Obesity Will Be Top Priority
On July 12, 2007 President Bushís Surgeon General nominee, James W. Holsinger, Jr, MD, testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. In his testimony, Dr. Holsinger said that if he is confirmed, ìmy major priority will be engaging in an all out fight against the obesity epidemic in America, and indeed around the world. Obesity is second only to smoking as the leading cause of death in the United States. Its impact on our children is becoming devastating and if we donít tackle the issue now its consequences will be too great to bear.î
Dr. Holsinger served as Chancellor of the University of Kentucky Medical Center and currently serves as Kentuckyís Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. To view Dr. Holsinger's testimony click here.
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