Obesity in the United States

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Obesity is common in the United States and is a major health issue associated with numerous diseases, an increased risk of certain cancers, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease, as well as significant increases in early mortality and economic costs. Obesity has long been a common stereotype associated with Americans. The United States is described as undergoing an "obesity epidemic" with 35% of the population classified as obese.

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