• Obesity is a growing problem in America

– may be included in future iterations of the DSM.

• Obesity is defined as a body mass index >30,
• Has increased dramatically over the last 3 decades and is now estimated to affect over 33% of the United States population.
• It is estimated that by 2030, over 50% of the U.S. population will be overweight and/or obese.

Reference:

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