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... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > child poverty > nutrition > human nutrition > overnutrition > obesity > medical treatments for obesity > future of medical treatments for obesity
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future of medical treatments for obesity  

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  • Obesity is a common medical problem worldwide with up to 300 million people falling within the accepted definition of obese (body mass index [BMI] above 30). Current estimates suggest that about a third of the population in the United States is obese, with rising obesity rates among children indicating that the problem will grow in coming years. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Future of Medical Treatments for Obesity]

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