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Unfortunately, it would seem the data would suggest yes. Per the CDC: From 1999 –2000 through 2017 –2018, US obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% to 42.4%.
by misiti3780 5y ago
Unfortunately, it would seem the data would suggest yes.
Per the CDC:
From 1999 –2000 through 2017 –2018, US obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. During the same time, the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%.
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
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