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The United States of Obesity
Walter Hudson was discovered by his family when he became wedged in his bedroom and was lifted out with a crane through his roof. ... As you may have seen or heard in the newspapers, television, Internet, and radio, the obesity rates are climbing at an alarming rate. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control states that the obesity rate five years ago was approximately one person in eight and is now about one in five. ... But how do we solve the problem of obesity in America? ...
Most think that overeating causes all cases of obesity, but it just isn’t so. ...
Obesity is more than a cosmetic problem; it is a health hazard. Approximately 280,000 adult deaths in the United States each year are related to obesity. ... Several serious medical conditions have been linked to obesity, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
Approximate Word count = 678
Approximate Pages = 2.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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