The growing toll of our ever-expanding waistlines I hope you’re not chomping on a bagel, or worse, a doughnut while you read about what is probably the most serious public health irony of the last half-century in this country. As one major killer – smoking – declined, another rose precipitously to take its place: obesity.
Many cancer deaths were averted after millions quit lighting up, but they are now rising because even greater numbers are unable to keep their waistlines in check.
Today, obesity and smoking remain the two leading causes of preventable deaths in this country. The Independent
Many cancer deaths were averted after millions quit lighting up, but they are now rising because even greater numbers are unable to keep their waistlines in check.
Today, obesity and smoking remain the two leading causes of preventable deaths in this country. The Independent
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