Peter J. Brown

Emory University

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Two-thirds of Americans are now overweight, producing concern about epidemics from various ailments.  However, while obesity does increase the risk of dying from diabetes or kidney…

Obesity and Our Changing Image of the Ideal Body

Two-thirds of Americans are now overweight, producing concern about epidemics from various ailments.  However, while obesity does increase the risk of dying from diabetes or kidney…

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