Most of us have been warned about being obese. Scientific research shows that obesity is a significant factor in the development of hypertension, heart diseases, diabetes and other degenerative diseases. Worldwide, obesity rates are escalating and a concomitant and alarming surge in diabetes. The relationship of diabetes and obesity is obvious. But for some time science cannot pinpoint the direct relationship between obesity and diabetes.
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The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the obesity epidemic is the biggest challenge in the 21st century. Speaking during the just concluded Weight of the Nation Conference 2012, Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius gave a summary of the obesity epidemic in the USA.
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The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the obesity epidemic is the biggest challenge in the 21st century. Speaking during the just concluded Weight of the Nation Conference 2012, Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius gave a summary of the obesity epidemic in the USA.