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By 2030, nearly half of all U.S. adults will be obese, experts predict
By 2030, nearly half of U.S. adults will be obese, including the nearly 1 in 4 who will have severe obesity. The obesity rate will surpass 50% in 29 states.
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Projected U.S. State-Level Prevalence of Adult Obesity and Severe Obesity
Our analysis indicates that the prevalence of adult obesity and severe obesity will continue to increase nationwide, with large disparities across states and demographic …
Simulation of Growth Trajectories of Childhood Obesity into Adulthood
On the basis of our simulation models, childhood obesity and overweight will continue to be a major health problem in the United States. Early development of obesity pred …
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