obesity prevention

Why Obesity Is A Public Health Concern?

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Why Obesity Is A Public Health Concern? Obesity is a grave public health threat, more serious even than the opioid epidemic. It is linked to chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Is obesity a public health priority? Physical activity and overweight/obesity are now designated as priority areas

How Affordable Health Care Can Fix Obesity?

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How Affordable Health Care Can Fix Obesity? Require training in obesity prevention and lifestyle counseling, such as (1,2,3,4) Distribute position statements and other evidence-based information on obesity prevention (2) Encourage members to be role models for healthy eating and activity (2) How does obesity affect health care costs? Obesity Costs Are Rising Overall (7) By