Obesity has become a major preventable factor for many diseases across the world and more so in America. More than one-third of adults and one-sixth of children are obese and it is one of the leading causes of preventable death. The costs associated with obesity are estimated at (Dollar) 99 million annually, comparable to the economic toll of cigarette smoking. Despite all this, few U.S. medical schools are providing adequate, effective training on how to address ...Saturday, 3 November 2012
Students Not Taught Much About Obesity in Medical Schools
Obesity has become a major preventable factor for many diseases across the world and more so in America. More than one-third of adults and one-sixth of children are obese and it is one of the leading causes of preventable death. The costs associated with obesity are estimated at (Dollar) 99 million annually, comparable to the economic toll of cigarette smoking. Despite all this, few U.S. medical schools are providing adequate, effective training on how to address ...
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