CDC heads new collaborative focused on attacking obesity.

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CDC heads new collaborative focused on attacking obesity.

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Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S.--with corresponding increases in chronic diseases such as diabetes and CVD. Many experts agree that aggressive action is needed now to prevent the problem from overwhelming the health care system in the not-too-distant future. See how the CDC is collaborating with other health care organizations to find new solutions to this difficult issue.

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