"Huckabee said, "The sad fact is for the first time since 1776 and the 232 years of this nation's history, a child born in America today, because of the impact of obesity and childhood-related chronic diseases, is the first kid in the history of this nation who is not expected to have a life span equal to or greater than that of his parents or grandparents. Never happened before." He added that parents often serve their children unhealthy fast food, rather than healthy meals. Many "people think that the cause" of increased obesity rates among children "is because we've lost gym class" and "unhealthy school lunch menus," Huckabee said, adding, "I wish it were that simple" (AP/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 9/16). Huckabee also discussed the need for health insurance portability and incentives for health insurers that invest in preventive care (Columbia State, 9/17)."
Elizabeth Edwards had some interesting health care thoughts today as well:
During the hearing, Elizabeth Edwards said, "Sen. McCain and I have something in common, and that is neither one of us would be insured under his health care plan" (Hunt, CongressDaily, 9/18). She added, "If you're 55 with cancer ... good luck to you" (Barratt, McClatchy, 9/18). In addition, Elizabeth Edwards said, "The individual market makes it more difficult to get insurance," adding, "For an individual policy, the administrative costs are close to three times what it costs for a group plan. This is exactly the opposite direction that we want to go." Elizabeth Edwards also said that consumer choice in health care is not the same as choice for other products. She said, "Deciding which cancer treatment to use, chemotherapy, radiation or surgery, will simply never be the same as deciding between a Dodge, a Buick or a Ford" (CongressDaily, 9/18).
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