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January 16, 2020

Title: Obesity: America’s Self-inflicted Preexisting Condition
Topic: Obesity

Discussed by Dr. Marilyn Singleton
with Dr. Marilyn Singleton (MarilynSingletonMDJD.com)

Has consuming too many Christmas cookies left its mark on your waistlines? Me, too! Unfortunately for many Americans, the seasonal overeating seems to last all year.

The American Medical Association has declared that obesity is a disease. Dr. Marilyn Singleton discusses more about obesity and what we can do to combat it.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is obesity now classified as a disease? Is this an accurate classification? Dr. Singleton says yes and no. Listen as she explains…br />
Do most people become obese from overeating? Are there rare diseases that actually cause people to become obese?

How many American children, teens, and adults are obese according to the CDC?

Does obesity increase the risk of other medical problems?

Do insurers screen their applicants for obesity?

What is the solution to keeping medical costs down for the obese?

IIs it fair that “healthy people” have to bear the brunt of medical costs for “unhealthy people”?

Do we need more competition in the insurance market with multiple products and carriers?

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