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About Obesity (Causes and Classifications)

Obesity is a treatable disease and a worldwide health concern associated with having an excess amount of body fat. It is caused by a combination of genetic and … See more

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Obesity Care Week 2024: 10 Years of Changing the Way We Care …

WebTampa, Fla. – Today, Monday, March 4, marks the beginning of the 10th annual Obesity Care Week, a five-day public awareness campaign aiming to change the …

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Politics, Policies, and the Current Landscape for Obesity

WebFor months now, U.S. news headlines have been dominated by politics and the 2020 elections. We know this leaves many in our community asking what these …

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Healthcare Reform and How it May Impact Those Affected by …

WebHealthcare reform will likely require increased coverage of both wellness and prevention programs to address obesity, as well as other chronic diseases, in hope of reducing …

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Living Well Guide

WebThe journey of weight-loss can often be a difficult one with a variety of pitfalls. This guide was designed with you in mind. The Living Well Guide aims to help you along your …

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Access to Obesity Care: What Do We Mean and How are We …

WebIntensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) Intensive behavioral therapy (counseling) for obesity must include a psychological component, a physical activity component and a nutrition …

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Access to Care Barriers for Patients with Obesity Explained: Part 1

WebAccess to Care Barriers for Patients with Obesity Explained: Part 1. By OAC. Today, more than 93 million Americans live with obesity. Many don’t know that obesity is …

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Obesity and Mental Health: Is there a Link

WebThe same is found to be true with obesity and mental health issues. Research has found that having one condition can increase the chances of developing the other, and having …

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Benefits of 5-10 Percent Weight-loss

WebStudies have shown that health benefits resulting from weight-loss are evident with a weight reduction as low as 5-10 percent. This means that an individual that weighs 200 pounds …

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Understanding Access to Care

WebAccessing Care. While we’ve made great strides in obesity treatment, the ability for people to access these life-changing treatments remains very limited. If anything, access to …

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Community-based Programs

WebThe 12-month, group-based program consists of 16 one-hour weekly sessions, followed by monthly sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach who facilitates a small group of people …

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Awareness Campaigns

WebAwareness Campaigns. Today, 93 million Americans are affected by the disease of obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition is the nation’s largest grassroots obesity organization, one …

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Victory: Connecticut Approves Bill Expanding Access to Obesity Care!

WebBy OAC. This week, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont approved a bill that expands Medicaid and Husky B coverage for prescription weight-loss drugs, nutrition …

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Weighing the Odds for Healthcare Reform

WebFollowing is a summary of the OCC Healthcare Reform Principles: Recognize that obesity is a chronic disease. Ensure that patients can access all kinds of obesity treatment such as …

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Alabama State Resources

WebAlabama Department of Insurance. Alabama Department of Insurance PO Box 303351 Montgomery, AL 36130-3351 Phone: 334-269-3550 Fax: 334-241-4192 www.aldoi.org

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Indiana State Resources

WebIndiana Department of Insurance. Indiana Department of Insurance 311 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2787 Phone: 317-232-2385 Fax: 317-232-5251

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Florida State Resources

WebFlorida Department of Insurance Florida Department of Financial Services 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0300 Phone: 850-413-3137 www.myfloridacfo.com Florida …

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Infertility and obesity

WebInfertility is a medical condition characterized by a diminished or absent ability to produce offspring. It does not imply (either in the male or the female) the existence of as serious …

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