AMA makes it official—obesity epidemic is disease

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The American Medical Association House of Delegates voted June 18 to recognize obesity as a disease. The move, which overrode recommendations of AMA’s Council on Science and Public Health, could open the door to improved reimbursement for treatment.

A.M.A. Recognizes Obesity as a Disease

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