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STOP's monthly newsletter is packed with insights from experts in obesity prevention and treatment, details on upcoming events, and exciting news from our member organizations. The opening Letter from the Director is posted
Recent Letters from the Director
New ICD-10 Codes for the Diagnosis of Obesity
New ICD-10 Codes for the Diagnosis of Obesity
October 8, 2024
In September 2023, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) approved updated ICD-10-CM obesity codes and they go into effect on October 1, 2024.
Guest Letter: Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
September 2, 2024
What you need to know about Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome.
What are 'Ozempic Babies' and How Does Obesity Impact Women?
What are 'Ozempic Babies' and How Does Obesity Impact Women?
August 1, 2024
Hormonal differences, like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and the implications of obesity for fertility illustrate some of the ways in which women’s experiences with obesity diverge from those of men.
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