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PBS Broadcast "Unnatural Causes" Starts on March 27, 2008

Opportunity to Learn and Collaborate

• We are aware of an opportunity for members to gain more insight into the issue of health disparities via the release of a documentary series “Unnatural Causes”.
• "Unnatural Causes" is a four-hour documentary series produced by the California Newsreel and will be presented for broadcast on PBS.
• This PBS broadcast will start on Thursday, March 27 at 10:00 p.m. for four consecutive Thursdays (March 27, April 3, April 10 and April 17).
• This documentary series will focus on the socio-economic and racial inequities in health. This series examines how the social conditions into which we are born, live and work profoundly affect our health and longevity.

To learn more about his documentary series, or to find a schedule of local broadcasts for this series, visit the Unnatural Causes Web site.

• Visit Unnatural Causes Web site

In addition, this documentary series is available on DVD beginning on March 15, 2008. To learn more about obtaining a DVD of this series, please visit the California Newsreel Web site.

• Visit California Newsreel Web site

Next Steps

• We encourage you to share this important information with members.
• Local dietetic associations may want to consider using the DVD as a future educational opportunity for members. Why not watch the DVD series and conduct a discussion on what was learned and what can be done locally?
• Consider using this series for discussion during a staff meeting. Or, dietetic educators may find this valuable for use with students.
• The web site noted above has a variety of downloadable materials, such as “Health Equity Quiz”.
• We hope you will find this information valuable for sharing with members and increasing our awareness of this issue.