Sizing up
Article Abstract:
The reason for an increase in average weight of Americans throughout the mid-20th century implicated through four developments is discussed. The rising prevalence of obesity is resulting in global epidemic of chronic disease and is suggested that rise in obesity would only come to an end as income and education increases.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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Not so revolutionary: Recent advances are no third industrial revolution
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Recent technology has produced such a change in human affairs that it has been termed a 'Third Industrial Revolution.' Scientists who disagree with this claim discuss scientific developments during the first and second industrial revolution in comparison to current technological change.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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