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Obesity epidemic, conceptual computer artwork. Countries of the world made out of junk food, representing the obesity epidemic that is thought to have been caused by a combination of unhealthy diets and lack of exercise. Obesity can increase the risk of a range of health problems, such as some forms of diabetes, strokes, and heart disease.

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See related article:

“Body Mass Index Measurement and Obesity Prevalence in Ten U.S. Health Plans” pp. 126–130.