Health Unit Addressing Obesity

Fighting the battle of the bulge.
That’s one of the biggest concerns of the Northwestern Health Unit heading into 2014.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jim Arthurs says tackling obesity is the number one health issue in the region.
Arthurs says even getting off the couch and walking for a half hour a day can help keep you healthier.
He says programs are available to help in the battle against obesity.
Arthurs adds one of their other goals heading into the new year is to better measure some of their health indicators, to see if they are indeed making a difference.