Within the next seven years, researchers anticipate that half of American adults will live with obesity.

Within the next seven years, researchers anticipate that half of American adults will live with obesity.

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The Obesity Crisis Is Not a Hopeless Fight for Black America

From less access to quality healthcare, to the exclusion of anti-obesity medications from Medicare, and most Medicaid and general insurance coverage, our healthcare systems under-prioritizes the well-being of Black Americans. And we’ve learned from history that until we make our voices heard, this crisis will continue to be brushed aside.