Obesity Officially Recognized as a Disease

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The American Medical Association has officially recognized obesity as a disease. What are your thoughts? 

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Maryann Gromisch RN Guide

I think that is a move in the right direction. Recognizing obesity as a disease will focus much needed attention on how to prevent and treat it. People may know that this epidemic and its negative impact on health more seriously.

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June 19, 2013 - 5:07pm

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