Obesity and Safe Patient Handling

Obesity is a rapidly increasing problem in the U.S. and worldwide. An unprecedented number of obese and overweight people live in the U.S., with approximately 68% of the population affected by this chronic health issue.1 Obesity affects every organ system and is a disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality as well as reduction in ... (more)

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