Environmental Toxins: A Hidden Factor in the Obesity Epidemic
It is no secret that as a nation, the United States is getting fatter.
Over the past 50 years, the prevalence of obesity in adults has nearly tripled, from 13.4% in 1962 to 35.7% in 20101-3. The economic, social, and medical burden this places on our society cannot be overstated. It is a healthcare crisis of immense proportions.