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. 2024 Aug 20;332(7):600.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.5126.

Obesity in Adults

Laura A Campbell  1 , Rachana Kombathula  1 , Christopher D Jackson  1
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Obesity in Adults

Laura A Campbell et al. JAMA. .
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This JAMA Patient Page defines obesity in adults and describes the health effects of obesity, the treatment options available, and the health benefits of weight loss.

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