How can we best tackle obesity before it takes a staggering personal and economic toll on society?

Kenneth Thorpe on Obesity

Submitted by Emily on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:55

Despite many of the problems developing around the world, America continually ranks among the top – the most obese, the most chronic disease with some of the most costly healthcare. By the year 2030, nearly half of America’s elderly population will be obese. Clearly it is time to treat obesity as the national health crisis that it is. 

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Nikhil V. Dhurandhar, PhD on Obesity

Submitted by Emily on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:59

Obesity is already taking a toll on our society, both on personal and economic levels. More than one-third (about 35.7%) of American adults are affected by obesity, a serious disease that is tied to more than 30 other health conditions, including heart disease and cancer.

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Source: PHRMA - January 21, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Emily Source Type: news