
134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Is Obesity a Disease?
In a survey from 2019, 28% of adults in England were obese. Around the world, obesity has tripled since 1975. Nearly 2 billion adults around the world are considered overweight by this measure. Obesity also has serious health effects and consequences. In the US, 19.8% of deaths and 21% of health care spending is directly related to obesity. But obesity is preventable.
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