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Many people believe that dealing with overweight and obesity is a personal responsibility. To some degree they are right, but it is also a community responsibility. When there are no safe, accessible places for children to play or adults to walk, jog, or ride a bike, that is a community responsibility.

David Satcher

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David Satcher
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: March 2
Former United States Surgeon General
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