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Was There a Specific Year that Obesity Rates Began to Rise?

Was There a Specific Year that Obesity Rates Began to Rise? (0:06)

Not too long ago, obesity was a pretty rare issue. In this video, HealthMaker Steven Smith, MD, reveals the turning point in obesity rate history.

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That 1980 was the major optic in the obesity rates in the United States.

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About Steven Smith, MD

Steven Smith, MD, is scientific director, Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes. His research focuses on obesity, diabetes and the metabolic origins of cardiovascular disease.

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