Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among high-income countries and is projected to be the leading cause of death worldwide by 2030.
The United States continues to face a growing obesity epidemic. The number of people living with excess weight has tripled since 1975, standing at 39% of the American population. Carrying extra pounds is linked with lifelong illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Diagnosis and a clear-cut nosology are vital for treatment, but overdiagnosing leads to a needless waste of resources and insurance reimbursement — both inexcusable IMHO. But...
