Obesity By The Numbers
Obesity is one of the most prevalent diseases in the US, according to CDC, which estimates that about one-third of Americans, or 76 million adults, are obese. Obesity leads to other chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Yet, patients and physicians have been slow to turn to drugs for treatment.
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