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Obesity is a disease that results in impaired quality of life and reduced life expectancy.
Healthcare practitioners should recognize obesity as a disease and address its impacts on quality of life and longevity.
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Obesity has been declared a disease per se that results in impaired quality of life and reduced life expectancy.
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The claim is supported by a consensus statement from a reputable organization.
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Obesity and cardiovascular disease: an ESC clinical consensus statement
Konstantinos C. Koskinas et al. · European Journal of Preventive Cardiology · 2024
DOI 10.1093/eurjpc/zwae279
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