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This resolution recognizes obesity as a complex health condition affecting both children and adults, with far-reaching medical and economic implications. The resolution highlights that obesity is a multifaceted disease caused by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors, and is associated with over 200 serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. It notes that over 42 percent of U.S. adults and 19 percent of children are considered obese, with significant disparities across racial and socioeconomic groups, with Black American and American Indian adults experiencing the highest obesity rates. The economic impact is substantial, with estimated annual medical costs of $173 billion in 2019 and projected government healthcare spending of $526.5 billion by 2033. The resolution supports the urgent need to prevent and treat obesity as a disease, encourages healthcare providers and researchers to develop evidence-based strategies for obesity prevention and treatment, and aims to reduce obesity-related health risks and combat the stigma associated with the condition. By recognizing obesity as a disease on World Obesity Day (March 4, 2025), the resolution seeks to promote a more comprehensive and compassionate approach to addressing this critical public health challenge.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/185/all-info