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Obesity: A Growing Problem


Tune in to hear Dr. Larry Luter discuss the growing epidemic of obesity and its impact on the workplace. What you'll learn:
  • 3 out of 4 Americans will be obese or overweight by 2015.
  • Obesity leads to many severe health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.
  • Obesity is directly linked to decreased productivity and increases in absenteeism and presenteeism. 

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