About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
The AP-NORC poll shows about half of Americans “strongly” or “somewhat” favor having the federal programs Medicare and ...
Victor: Take steps to address epidemic of childhood obesity
Experts offer a variety of policy solutions to the childhood obesity crisis. Many are drawn from the anti-tobacco playbook — ...
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Obesity at diagnosis predicts poorer survival for children with cancer
Nearly 20% of children and young adults aged 2 to 19 years in the U.S. have obesity, according to the CDC. Childhood obesity can cause adverse events such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension ...
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About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
About 20% of children in the U.S. have obesity, according to CDC data. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava, the medical director of obesity medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said obesity ...
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What is the average weight for a 13-year-old?
It is particularly helpful and important for families of children with obesity to work toward healthier habits. The CDC highlights associations between childhood obesity and the following ...
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About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health ...