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Q&A: Prioritizing Early Intervention in Pediatric Obesity

Physician's Weekly

However, we cannot overlook systemic factors, such as access to care, socioeconomic status, neighborhood safety, or walkability, that make it more challenging for some individuals to maintain a healthy weight. There are also free materials available from the AAP that a clinician can download to help them with implementation.

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Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

The Medical Futurist

Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can affect bone health and reproduction, and it also increases the risk of certain cancers. Instead, Kate downloads a report from her app and sensor, compiling all the data on her diet, activity, and achievements. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight.