Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 My observation is that like smoking the government did not *take notice* until health care costs became excessive. Long term treatment for smoking related illnesses was breaking the health care institutions in our country. Now the same is happening with our overweight population. Related illnesss are again taxing our countrie's health programs. Mecicare, Medicade, and local health care agencies are in serious difficulties , lacking funds because of overwhelming cases of obese patients. Every news article lately speaks about the dangers of heart disease,colon cancer, diabetes, etc. etc. all food related illnesses. We have to educate people so that they can live a healthier lifestyle. Watch Dr. Phil today he has on his program a young man who weighs over 1,000 lbs. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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