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Host: What is going to happen if these trends continue?

Dr. William McCarthy: We have seen a dramatic increase, especially from the 1960s, to the 1970s, to the 1980s and even from 1991 until the year 2005, there has been a 60% increase in the incidence of excess weight and obesity. Now if we carry these trends out a few more years, what are we going to see.

By 2040, if the current rate continues, virtually 100% of the population will be overweight. Over 60% of the population will be frankly obese and as we have discussed before, we are going to see a great increase in the complications medically and also many disabilities as a result of this, unless something is done.

Expert: William McCarthy

Medical Director, Nova ABC Weight Loss Clinic

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Email: novaabc@novaabc.com

Dr. William McCarthy is the Medical Director at the NOVA ABC Weight Loss ClinicDr. McCarthy has been in private medical practice in the Northern Virginia area since 1976.  He received a BS (Magna cum laude) at Xavier University in Cincinnati, his M.D. degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C, and served his internship and residency in Family Practice at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals in More »

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This video is about obesity and weight issues in our society, which is now recognized by the medical profession as the world's #1 health problem. I will answer your questions about the impact of excess weight; the More »

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