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Obesity is highly prevalent in U.S.A – here are the shocking STATs!
Published on 30 Aug, 2007 at 21:44 in General Health | Viewed 4,933 views times | 12 Comments
Overweight and obesity are found worldwide, and the prevalence of these conditions in the United States ranks high along with other developed nations. Below are some data based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001 to 2004.
Adults age 20 and older who are overweight or obese (BMI > 25)
All adults: 133.6 million (66 percent) – ABOUT 2/3rd of U.S. Adults! Women: 65 million (61.6 percent) Men: 68.3…
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Facts for both Women and Men
Published on 16 Mar, 2007 at 18:07 in General Health | Viewed 4,328 views times | 4 Comments
What is HPV?
HPVs are a group of more than 100 types of viruses that cause warts. Some types of HPV cause genital warts. Other types cause cancer of the cervix. It is passed on through genital contact (such as vaginal and anal sex). It is also passed on by skin-to-skin contact. At least 50% of people who have had sex will have HPV at some time in their lives.
What…