The following article describes what conditions take place when you are consumed by the chomping jaws of obesity. It's not new news that Americans are notorious for their unhealthy habits and overeating. But nowadays it is an even harder struggle for families in this economy.
Viewpoint: The price of obesity
Mon, 06/22/2009 - 20:52
By Erica Martin
For the past few decades, a large number of Americans have been getting fatter, and all Americans are paying for it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of Americans are obese. Obesity increases the chance of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and various types of cancer. Considering the associated health problems, it is not surprising that in 1998, obesity accounted for $47.5 billion of U.S. medical costs. More...
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