The rise in the number of overweight and obese individuals in the US has reached an alarming rate since the 1990s. Increased sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of fast food and TV dinners can be attributed to the sharp increase. According to government figures, over 300,000 deaths are related to obesity problems. It is also important to note that childhood obesity in the country has also tripled over the period of ten years.
Despite efforts by the National Government to raise the awareness to health problems and diseases related to excess weight, it seems that majority of obese and overweight people still don't want to do something about their big problem. Maybe the latest study on the connection between cancer and obesity will
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