The State of America's Health as Obama Takes Office
Health reform efforts that focus on prevention can save lives but are often costly
Posted January 2, 2009
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Diabetes, if unchecked, can lead to very serious conditions such as kidney problems, blindness, and amputations.
Nearly 1 in 5 American children is overweight, which causes serious and lifelong health risks.
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