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Nine Million Obese Smokers in America

From Jerry Kennard, About.com GuideMay 16, 2006

source: stock xchangeOver the past twenty years the percentage of children and adolescents who are obese has doubled. In adults roughly 23% of all Americans are obese and a further 40% are overweight. This represents a health problem of epidemic proportions. There are 9 million obese smokers in America alone with men being more affected.
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