Thursday, November 1, 2012

Few U.S. medical schools provide effective training on how to address weight issues in obese patients

It's no secret that obesity is a major problem in America. More than one-third of adults and one-sixth of children are obese and it is one of the leading causes of preventable death. The costs associated with obesity are estimated at $99 million annually, comparable to the economic toll of cigarette smoking.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121101/Few-US-medical-schools-provide-effective-training-on-how-to-address-weight-issues-in-obese-patients.aspx

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