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An Epidemic of Obesity: U.S. Obesity Trends | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
In 1990, obese adults made up less than 15 percent of the population in most U.S. states. By 2010, 36 states had obesity rates of 25 percent or higher, and 12 of those had obesity rates of 30 perce…
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/an-epidemic-of-obesity/
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Obesity: What is it and what causes it?
Obesity is when a person is carrying excessive weight. This puts them at a higher risk of a number of health conditions. Find out more about what obesity is and why it happens.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551
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WebMD: What is Obesity?
The word "obesity" means too much body fat. It's usually based on your body mass index (BMI), which you can check using a BMI calculator. BMI compares your weight to your height.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-obesity-is
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WHO | Obesity
Obesity: WHO health topic page on obesity and overweight provides links to descriptions of activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on this topic.
https://www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/
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Obesity Action Coalition: What is Obesity?
Obesity is a treatable disease that is a worldwide health concern associated with having an excess amount of body fat. It is caused by genetic and environmental factors and can be difficult to control through dieting alone.
https://www.obesityaction.org/get-educated/understanding-your-weight-and-health/what-is-obesity/
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Obesity | Psychology Today
Obesity is characterized by excess body fat; the condition is currently considered to be at epidemic levels in the United States and many other countries around the world. Studies have shown that being obese is associated with an increased risk of death from causes such as hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and other conditions.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/obesity
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