The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Globally, obesity is the 5th leading cause of death and the number of people who are obese has doubled since 1980. 70% of Americans are classified as overweight or obese. This infographic from Healthcare Administration Degree Programs explores these and other statistics related to the epidemic of obesity.
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