Improving the Weight of the Nation by Engaging the Medical Setting in Obesity Prevention and Control

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Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics 41 (s2):19-26 (2013)
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This manuscript highlights examples of strategies that have made strides in improving the quality of health care environments, systems-level improvements to support self-management, and collaborations between primary care and public health to support effective approaches to prevent obesity among children and adults in the U.S.

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