“Obesity is expected to affect 1 in 2 adults by 2030” (Ward ZJ, et al. Projected U.S. state-level prevalence of adult obesity and severe obesity. New England Journal of Medicine). The word is not “overweight” but “obesity.” That is huge and frightening and may overwhelm American health care and health care insurance providers more than coronavirus has. Speaking of COVID-19, where I live, the only deaths I’m aware of from the virus have been of people who are very old or obese. Obesity kills. For example, it makes you more susceptible to various cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia. Losing weight may not be easy, but you have to start somewhere. Here are ways I stay in shape:
Darla Nagel is a biomedical copy editor who has an invisible chronic illness. She wants to educate healthcare professionals and encourage patients. If you want to receive quarterly updates from her, email darla.nagel{a}gmail.com.
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