Friday, December 3, 2010

The Risks of Obesity on Your Life

Controversy continues to rage in the medical field. How life-threatening is obesity as a whole? An original CDC (Center for Disease Control) study shows that 300,000 Americans die each year as a result of obesity-caused or obesity-effected disease. Another study done in 2005 shows that number to be 112,000.

But does that matter? With 61 percent of the adult community in America considered overweight or obese, it's the risk that's important. Whether 300,000 or 112,000 Americans a year, the reality is that obesity kills a lot of people. It's a scary thought, but it's true. If you're struggling with obesity, it's important to understand the risks involved, and the reality you may be faced with if you cannot make a change in your

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