Is there a quick answer to the question, "what contributes to overweight and obesity?"

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity. This makes it a complex health issue to address. Individual behavior, the physical environment, and genetic factors may all have an effect in causing people to be overweight and obese.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most widely used measurement for obesity. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height, and is a fairly reliable indicator of body fatness for most people. To calculate your BMI, and for more information, click here.

For more information about causes of obesity and how to prevent/control it, click here.

For more information about what is being done in San Joaquin County, click here.

Public Health officials urge you to be prepared and take preventive actions to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. For more information click here.

EVERYONE is now eligible to get an H1N1 vaccination (age 6 months and older). H1N1 Vaccinations are available without appointment and free of charge during the month of March through weekly Public Health Clinics in Stockton, Lodi, Manteca and Tracy. Click here to view the clinic schedule.

In addition, special H1N1 clinics are scheduled throughout the County. For information on these special clinics, please click here.

Protect Yourself and Your Community!

The H1N1 flu vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect yourself and your family from the H1N1 flu.

Open Letter to the American People

The Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) was established to provide a voluntary medical marijuana identification card issuance and registry program for qualified patients and their caregivers.

West Nile Virus is a seasonal health risk in California and San Joaquin County.  Transmitted to humans by mosquito bite, the risk season generally runs from May through October.  To find out more about how you can prevent West Nile Virus infection, please use this link: More Info (Informacion Sobre el Virus del Nilo Occidental)

Additional Resources: State of California Site for West Nile, Vector Control, Statistics Page