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While tobacco is the largest cause of death in the United
States, obesity is rapidly catching up and should be a priority
for the U.S. health care system, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
They also noted that the threat of bioterrorism should not
be exaggerated compared to other more traditional health threats.
Regarding obesity, it was noted that a community-based approach
to weight loss could be useful. For instance, this could include
offering more places to walk on residential roads.
Additionally, small lifestyle changes can lead to major improvements.
Cutting out 100 calories per day, either by diet or exercise,
is enough to prevent weight gain in most people. Small changes,
such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, can easily
amount to this goal.
Yahoo News June 5, 2003
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