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COPYRIGHT 2006 International Medical News Group
Ever wonder why so many people are obese in this country? As the epidemic grows, it is clear that there are many factors that affect it, not the least of which are our exercise and eating habits. While the epidemic involves all ethnic groups in the United States, it is far more pronounced among economically disadvantaged African Americans and Latinos, who make up the bulk of my practice.
As a Latino and formerly obese patient myself, I am especially interested in identifying and overcoming the barriers to obesity treatment in this population.
Most of my Latino patients are new immigrants....
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