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Understanding Obesity

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Published: May 29, 2007
Updated: May 29, 2007

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Obesity is a complex disease. Though we have learned much about obesity and its treatment, there is also much that we’re trying to understand.

The information below can help you understand more about obesity.

Clinical Diagnosis: What Does Obese Mean?
Causes of Obesity
Incidence of Obesity
How Obesity Affects Your Health
Non-Surgical Management of Obesity

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Published: May 29, 2007
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