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The video covers recent health headlines, including Pfizer's plans to submit clinical trial data for its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 by early October and for those aged six months to five years by November. The vaccine is already approved for individuals 16 and older. Additionally, the video discusses a CDC study indicating rising obesity rates in the U.S., with 16 states reporting at least 35% of adults as obese, up from 9 states in 2018. The study highlights higher obesity rates among black and Hispanic Americans and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive societal effort to address obesity.

What age group is Pfizer planning to submit vaccine data for by early October?

• Ages 5 to 11

• Ages 2 to 4

• Ages 12 to 15

• Ages 16 to 18

By when does Pfizer plan to seek approval for its COVID shot for children aged six months to five years?

• December

• November

• January

• October

According to the CDC study, how many states reported at least 35% of their adult residents were obese last year?

• 12 states

• 20 states

• 9 states

• 16 states

Which demographic groups were found to have higher obesity rates in the CDC study?

• Black and Hispanic Americans

• Asian Americans

• White Americans

• Native Americans

What does the CDC suggest is necessary to reduce obesity rates?

• Individual efforts

• Government policies

• Comprehensive societal effort

• Increased physical activity