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Today, many employers and both public and commercial insurers exclude obesity management services or place access barriers that delay or deny treatment. Consequently, obesity remains largely undiagnosed and undertreated, leading to higher rates of costly chronic diseases. <\/p>\n
To change this situation, obesity should be a covered benefit in health insurance so those with the disease are afforded the same rights and access to care as they are for other chronic diseases. Therefore, adults with obesity must demand the right to:<\/p>\n
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