Obesity has been a crisis in the U.S. for decades and unfortunately it continues to impact millions of Americans. According to CDC data, approximately 42.4% of adults in the U.S. are obese, which has resulted in an estimated $147 billion in medical costs. There is also an alarming connection between obesity and COVID-19. People with obesity contracting COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized and placed in intensive care than those who are not obese. The […]
Endocrine Society Launches Obesity Education Initiative for Members of Congress
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