(2007) The Global Epidemic of Obesity: An overview. Epidemiological Reviews. http://epirev.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/29/1/1 (accessed 2nd November 2011). Carter‚ R. and Moodie‚ M. (2005) The cost effectiveness of obesity prevention. In: Crawford‚ D. and Jeffery
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The Obesity Epidemic: Who is to Blame? We live in a country rich in prided accomplishments. We have our Constitution: promoting a government of the people‚ for the people. With that we have the freedom of speech‚ press‚ religion‚ etc. We have beautiful scenic geography from coast to coast and a wide range of cultures and races in our population. However‚ there is one thing in particular that makes The United States of America a laughingstock of the world. Our Healthcare. To many
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[preview] Obesity in America - ... In adolescents ages 12-19 years old the obesity rates risen from 5.0 percent in 1960 to 18.1 percent in 2008. Last year the United States government stated that obesity and type 2 diabetes have become a national epidemic. Obesity is becoming a serious medical issue and if we as a nation don’t gain control over it‚ we are going to be dealing with major problems in the future. (Obesity In Children And Teens) Surprisingly over 68 billion dollars are spent every year
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Stewart‚ M. April 28‚ 2011 Eng-105 Carpena‚ Heidi Analyzing a Concept (Weight Loss Epidemic) Weight-loss products and treatments have increased tremendously in our society‚ when diet pills and exercising does not work‚ people find other alternatives such as‚ lipotropic injections one of the latest weight loss solution‚ these injections reduces weight and increases energy with noticeable results‚ where as diet pills and fitness sometimes fail. Lipotropic injections are a combination of
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There’s been a rampant and deadly epidemic in America for a very long time. These conditions aren’t spoken about much‚ in fact‚ they may go completely undetected. The symptoms of this affliction are invisible to countless people‚ but the fact remains‚¼ people in America will deal with mental illness at least once in their lifetime. I had no explanation for my symptoms‚ my interest in subjects I loved were reduced into fragments of what they once were.My motivation was a cannon in the night
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than a couple of friends to suicide and feel that this is an issue that absolutely needs to be addressed. Teen suicide is climbing substantially high on the list of the leading causes of death in today’s youth. It is developing into a terrifying epidemic and continues to skyrocket as time passes. Although this social issue currently has a significant amount of attention‚ it will continue to snowball out of control if additional changes are not made. Presently in schools one of the main focuses besides
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary offers this definition: “obesity: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body” (Webster Online Dictionary). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines obesity further: “…obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the “body mass index” (BMI). BMI is used because‚ for most people‚ it correlates with their amount of body fat. An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 2.9 is considered
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The article “Inside America’s Hacking Epidemic‚” shows the destructive power and capability of cyberwarfare. Cyberwarfare has grown increasingly common over the years‚ and is one of the few areas where combat is on a level playing field. With the widespread use and access to internet‚ hackers and cases of hacking are continuing to grow at an alarming rate. Not only‚ but these hacks are usually targeted at important government facilities like the Pentagon‚ State Department‚ and the White House. Attacks
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conclusion that most of the local fast food restaurants do not give out healthy menu information or promote their so call healthy meals in new paper ads and TV commercial and radio. Statistics have concluded that ten years from 2007 the mayor epidemic will be obesity and that it will be mortal for kids and adults causing sever damage to their health. Fast
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The United States has a modern day epidemic – Obesity. Over the years‚ the United States has been scrutinized about its growing obesity problem. According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association‚ “more than one-third of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese.” With the rise on kidnapping and distracted driving‚ most parents elect to keep their children inside. This has created a younger generation denied of exercise unless under close supervision. Social media
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