What do you think are the top three most important issues in health and medicine in the United States today?

You are
likely to get many different answers to this question, and it is up to you to sort out which
three issues you think are most important. There are many pressing
problems, but I will discuss three: obesity, the availability of affordable healthcare, and the
lack of funding for research. 

Obesity in the United States is epidemic. 
Somewhat more than one-third of all adults in the United States are obese, a frightening
statistic.  This is not just about appearance, but more about people's health. Obesity leads to
diabetes and heart disease, and it exacerbates pretty much any other health problem a person can
have. For example, if one has arthritis, the extra weight causes more strain and pain on the
obese person. This is an...

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