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The obesity epidemic is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, many forms of cancer, gallbladder disease, and osteoarthritis.
Healthcare providers should consider these risks when addressing obesity in patients.
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Public health concern about obesity is high and reflects documented increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, many forms of cancer, gallbladder disease, and osteoarthritis.
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Novel engineering approaches to obesity, overweight, and energy balance: public health needs and research opportunities
Abby G. Ershow et al. · 2005
DOI 10.1109/iembs.2004.1404454
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