The Costs of Obesity

Abstract: A 5 page paper discussing the costs of obesity, not only in terms of dollar amounts but also in terms of psychological effects. The surgeon general recently announced that more than 60 percent of Americans are clinically obese. Obesity has long been linked with diabetes and heart disease as a risk factor, but now cancer has been added to the list as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Filename: KSobesity.rtf

Pages: 5

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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