A joint commentary by leaders from the New Brunswick Medical Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick and Diabetes Canada highlights the province experienced an alarming increase in obesity rates among adults, children, and its youth. The letter indicates Health Canada links obesity to chronic diseases that burden the healthcare system and cost the economy over $7 billion annually. The commentary cites New Brunswick Health Council data showing that over 61% of New Brunswickers are battling at least one chronic health condition. The organizations implore that the provincial political parties to include a comprehensive obesity strategy in their election platforms.
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