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WHY LOSE WEIGHT?
Over one-third of Americans are overweight
or obese. Studies have shown that we gain more weight each year. If all
Americans were to achieve a normal weight, it has been estimated that
there would be a 3-year increase in life expectancy.
Obese individual ages 20-
24 have a 3.8 times greater risk of developing Diabetes; 5.6
times greater risk of developing high blood pressure and a 2.1 times
greater risk of developing high cholesterol. The obese also have an
increased risk of certain cancers, including colon, rectum, and prostate
in men and uterus, biliary tract, breast, and ovary in women.
Obesity is also associated with other
medical disorders including degenerative joint disease (arthritis),
gallstones, reflux esophagitis, blood clots, heart failure, heart disease,
respiratory problems, and skin disorders. There is also a greater
incidence of surgical and obstetric complications in obese people. Also,
obese people are more prone to accidents. It has also been shown that
there is an increase in depression and social discrimination. |
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HAZARD CLINIC NEWS | |
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Dr. Wicker elected into ACP
fellowship |
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Dr.
Mitchell Wicker Jr. has been elected a Fellow of the American
College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internist. The
distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the
specialty of adult medical care. Dr.
Wicker was elected on the recommendation of peers, and the review of
ACP's credentials subcommittee. |
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Weight
Management