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Study Finds Some Obesity-Related Cancers on The Rise in Americans Under 50
Chicago Tribune
In a new analysis, researchers found that prevalence of six obesity-related cancers increased in adults under age 50 between the years 1995 and 2004, with steeper rises in the youngest age groups.
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Data Analytics in Widespread Use, But Not for Population Health
Health IT Analytics
Healthcare organizations are making data-driven insights part of their strategic plans, but few are actively using analytics for population health.
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U.S. Economic Burden of Chronic Diseases Tops $3.8 Trillion — Expected to Double
Fierce Healthcare
The U.S. economic burden of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and cancer has reached about $3.8 trillion in direct and indirect costs—or nearly one-fifth of GDP, according to a new report.
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