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Obesity epidemic hits Hillsdale hard

Obesity is an extra-large problem in Hillsdale County. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, Hillsdale County’s weight statistics place it on par with the state of Michigan, with 37.9 percent of its adult population identified as overweight and 26.1 percent classified as obese. Michigan, which has a 35.1 percent obesity rate, is the...