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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is obesity the number one killer in the United States these days?
<|assistant|>
No, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, followed by cancer and then strokes. However, obesity has overtaken smoking as the primary risk factor for preventable death, increasing the risk of heart disease and other conditions. Obesity is also a major contributing factor in an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 deaths per year in the United States, making it one of the top causes of preventable death. The U.S. Surgeon General has named reducing obesity as one of the nation's top priorities.