The fight against obesity finds new ally in the use of a pulse oximeter

According to the Surgeon General of the United States obesity is one of the leading health concerns that is facing our nation today. There is quite a bit of actual debate among the medical community as to the exact cause of this health condition, however the short-term and long-term health effects can already be seen. One of the leading causes of obesity in the country is the lack of exercise. As a culture in general we do not place much emphasis on physical fitness or exercise and in fact we are quite a stationary society in general. Whether we are at work or our children are at school there is very little activity other than just sitting. And even after work or school the majority of individuals go home and once they eat dinner

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