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Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This data forms the basis for decisions such as whether a community should expand screening for diabetes and which communities are at greatest risk…

Obesity in the U.S. is still on the rise with dangerous implications for the health of millions of Americans, a new study from the American heart Association shows

Obesity rates in the United States have seen a significant rise, according to a new study by the American Heart Association. The study reveals that about 40% of adults were obese in 2023, compared to just 30% in 1999. Additionally, severe obesity among adults has doubled from 5% to 10% over the 24-year study period