Dr. Barry Dworkin

Funding for proactive approaches to prevent obesity is lacking whereas costs associated for the treatment for the disease are staggering.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 6, 2019

Source:
It costs Canada $9B to treat obesity, while barely any money is put into preventative care

Reference:
The Heavy Burden of Obesity

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