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Obesity has reached an epidemic scope in the United States and is a significant public health concern.
Healthcare practitioners should prioritize addressing obesity as a critical health issue.
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Obesity is one of the greatest public health concerns in the United States and has reached an epidemic scope over the past few decades.
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Medical Weight Management Considerations in Plastic Surgery
Alisha B. Paranzino et al. · Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2024
DOI 10.1097/prs.0000000000011445
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