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Resources for Healthcare Professionals

WebTo address a lack of appropriate, science and clinically-based care, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), the STOP Obesity Alliance , the Obesity …

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Obesity Uncovered: How Well do North Americans Understand …

WebWashington, DC – For a long time now, Canadians have taken pride in their system of universal healthcare. In the U.S., more people than ever before now have …

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Health Care Providers and Obesity Care

WebHealth Care Providers and Obesity Care. OBESITY is a complex chronic disease in which abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat impairs health. Adult obesity rates have …

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The 3rd Annual National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) Kicks Off …

WebTampa, Fla. – October 29th marks the beginning of National Obesity Care Week (NOCW), a national campaign aimed to change the way we care about obesity by creating a society …

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Resources for Patients

WebGeneral Resources. The Impact of Obesity on Your Body and Health (American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery) Understanding Obesity Brochure (Obesity Action …

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THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF OBESITY

WebPRINCIPLE 1. characterized by the presence of abnormal or excess adiposity that impairs health and social well-being. It is undeniable that obesity is a chronic Obesity increases …

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Looking for Care

WebDuring Obesity Care Week 2023, we want you to know that there is hope! There are healthcare providers out there who can offer compassionate high-quality care and want …

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With a Mission to Change the Way We Care about Obesity, …

WebTampa, Fla. – Since 2015, National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) has joined individuals and organizations together nationwide to change the way we care about …

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Improving Lives One Surgery at a Time – National Obesity Care …

WebTampa, Fla. – Bariatric Surgery has proven to be one of the safest and most effective treatments for severe obesity. However, patient access to this treatment option …

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Causes of Obesity

WebCauses of Obesity. OBESITY is a complex chronic disease in which abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat impairs health. Adult obesity rates have more than doubled …

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AFFECTED BY OBESITY

WebIn only 10 years, there was a 66% increase in reports of weight discrimination.1. 2. 10.3% of U.S. adults have experienced weight bias in healthcare.9. 3. Weight discrimination is the …

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Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 (TROA)

WebTake Action! For more information or to co-sponsor the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021, please contact: In the House of Representatives •Jill O’Brien in Rep. …

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Bariatric Coverage Fact Sheet

WebSources: 1. Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). 2. CDC. Prevalence of overweight, obesity, and extreme obesity among …

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Benefits of Weight Loss

WebBenefits of Weight Loss. OBESITY is a complex chronic disease in which abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat impairs health. Adult obesity rates have more than …

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Philosophical determinants of obesity as a disease

WebObesity is a health problem of pandemic proportions. Globally, its prevalence has more than doubled since 1980 (1). Obesity correlates with morbidity and mortality. It drives up rates …

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