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Obesity is a fairly strong word that can spark a number of emotional responses from denial to anger. Unfortunately it is a fast growing problem that many nations are recognising. Obesity seems to have a ‘ripple’ effect on a number of things ranging from self esteem, personal health, the economy and health care industry.
The Surgeon General (David Satcher, M.D. PhD) is quoted saying “Overweight and obesity may not be infectious diseases, but they have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Overweight and obesity are increasing in both genders and among all population groups…… Approximately 300,000 deaths a year in this country are currently associated with overweight and obesity.”
One of the unique things about this epidemic is how industry adapts to this problem. A number of new business ideas now are arising with the sole aim to address the issue at a young age, (more…)
