Op-Ed | Health Center calls for federal action to prevent obesity and expand access to treatment - Bronx Times

Initially declared an epidemic by the CDC in 1999, the issue has persisted, particularly affecting communities of color already grappling with disproportionate levels of access to medications and access to care.

The complexity of obesity is compounded by its association with numerous other health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, among others.

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