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'Abundance of illness': Springfield charter school closed Friday
By Marcus Thompson
America’s most obese states are these, report finds
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
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Obesity has been a persistent and prevalent problem in the United States, one that has been linked to other health issues such as heart disease and stroke.
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