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FIGHTING OBESITY IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI

Award Number: U13HD056502
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/28/2007
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2010

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FIGHTING OBESITY IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The prevalence and incidence of obesity continue to increase in the United States. The statistics are alarming in that obesity exceeds 25 percent in 13 states across the country. Although the majority of states show an increase in the rate of obesity, in 2005, the age adjusted obesity prevalence rate in Mississippi was 31.2 percent of its total population. Mississippi, once again in 2006, claimed the title of the most obese, ranking number 1 in the prevalence of obesity in the nation. There is growing concern about the association of obesity and chronic diseases because obesity is a gateway to increased risk for type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, stroke, and certain cancers. These health problems have contributed to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality and health disparities in Mississippi. Studies show that health disparities exist among populations experiencing these health problems, and, interestingly, the underserved populations tend to experience these at greater rates. Because of these statistics, this three-year study at the Jackson Medical Mall proposes to eliminate health disparities associated with obesity by health promotion and education in adult men and women of the Jackson Metropolitan community. The specific aims are to: 1) establish an annual health workshop series on obesity to provide a forum for information-sharing by a diverse group of scientists and community leaders at the forefront of research and service in this area. This series will build upon the recently held Jackson State University conference on "Diabetes and Obesity (Diabesity);" 2) establish an annual conference on diabetes and obesity (diabesity); 3) assess the use, efficacy, and change in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, including eating and physical activity, obtained following the utilization of diabetes and obesity - related materials ascertained from the NIH Resource Center at the Jackson Medical Mall in Jackson, Mississippi, established October 18, 2006; and 4) identify community health needs via focus groups. Pre- and post-test surveys administered to focus groups, and evaluations on the effectiveness of the workshops and resource materials will be used to a) determine the needs of the community; b) provide valuable feedback to the NIH Resource Center; and c) provide information for larger grant funding opportunities. All information will be evaluated, translated, and disseminated throughout the Jackson Metropolitan Community.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2010	2009	JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY	1400 JR LYNCH STREET	JACKSON	MS	39217	HINDS	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	3	4/30/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $29,729 )
2009	2009	JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY	P.O. BOX 17250	JACKSON	MS	39217	HINDS	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	004	3	9/7/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$29,729
2009	2008	JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY	P.O. BOX 17250	JACKSON	MS	39217	HINDS	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	003	2	3/19/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$29,729
2009	2008	JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY	P.O. BOX 17250	JACKSON	MS	39217	HINDS	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	2	3/17/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$29,729
2009	2007	JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY	P.O. BOX 17250	JACKSON	MS	39217	HINDS	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	3/17/2009	NEW	-$29,861
2009	2007	JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY	P.O. BOX 17250	JACKSON	MS	39217	HINDS	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	1	3/19/2009	NEW	$29,861
														Subtotal = $29,729

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $29,729 )
2008	2008	JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY	700 PELHAM ROAD NORTH	JACKSONVILLE	AL	36265	CALHOUN	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	2	9/15/2008	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$29,729
														Subtotal = $29,729

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $29,861 )
2007	2007	JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY	700 PELHAM ROAD NORTH	JACKSONVILLE	AL	36265	CALHOUN	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	9/28/2007	NEW	$29,861
														Subtotal = $29,861

Grand Total All Awards = $89,319

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FIGHTING OBESITY IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI

Award Number: U13HD056502

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/28/2007

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2010

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