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Is the obesity epidemic getting worse?

The available foods coupled with the lack of exercise are making the obesity epidemic worse, says Molly J. Coye, MD, chief innovation officer of the UCLA Health System. Learn about how doctors can help.

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  • Is our environment causing obesity?

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  • What can our society do to solve the obesity crisis?

  • Ending childhood obesity to improve adult health

Up Next

  • How is healthcare getting better?

  • What factors have contributed to worldwide obesity?

  • What can be done to reverse the obesity trend?

  • Obesity and the decline of healthy eating

  • How do we fight obesity?

  • Why has the rate of obesity increased over the years?

  • Is our environment causing obesity?

  • What are the major diseases that concern you?

  • What can our society do to solve the obesity crisis?

  • Ending childhood obesity to improve adult health

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