Charlie Rose Science Series Explores the Growing Obesity Epidemic

Charlie Rose Science Series Explores the Growing Obesity Epidemic

Panel to Discuss Obesity, Its Consequences and Emergence as a Public Health Issue

 NEW YORK, June 21 /PRNewswire/ --   WHAT:  The upcoming episode of the Charlie Rose Science Series will focus          on obesity, its emergence as the "21st century epidemic," its          effects on the U.S. population, and efforts to educate, treat and          support adults and children with obesity issues.  A diverse expert          panel will address this public health issue, scientific, social,          economic and cultural factors that influence a person's diet as          well as prevention measures.    WHO:   Guests will include:          -- Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of             Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, New York University          -- Rudy Leibel, MD, Deputy Director, New York Obesity Research             Center          -- David Ludwig, MD, PhD, Director of the Obesity Program at             Children's Hospital, Boston          -- Gina Kolata, Science Reporter, New York Times    WHEN:  Begins Airing on Monday, June 25, 2007 on PBS stations.  Check your          local PBS listings for show times.    DESCRIPTION:  

The Charlie Rose Science Series sponsored by Pfizer Inc is an exploration of modern advances in scientific research, their contribution to our understanding of the world around us, and how science breakthroughs can be applied to improving human health.

Charlie Rose is joined in this effort by his co-host, Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, Nobel Laureate and President of Rockefeller University.

As a world leader in research and development, Pfizer is committed to increasing public understanding of science and science education. For more information about The Charlie Rose Science Series or to watch clips from past episodes, please visit http://www.charlierose.com/.

CONTACT: Rexy Legaspi (646) 213-7245

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CONTACT: Rexy Legaspi, +1-646-213-7245, for Pfizer Inc

Web site: http://www.charlierose.com/

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