Monday, June 26, 2006

Study Shows Obesity is the Second Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in U.S.

Study Shows Obesity is the Second Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in U.S.: "Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths and is associated with many significant health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. This document summarizes research on obesity and overweight supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), including current and completed projects, recent findings, and several conferences."

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