The CDC’s recent statements on obesity causing metabolic syndrome and attributing it to individual behavior are contested. Bariatric surgery outcomes challenge the direct link between obesity and diabetes suggested by the CDC. The rise in diabetes rates from 2004 to 2012 contradicts behavior-based explanations. The study emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of obesity causes beyond personal responsibility, considering factors like pesticides and viruses.
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