Sentences with phrase «problem of epidemic proportions»

Loneliness is a complex problem of epidemic proportions, affecting millions from all walks of life.

At the same time, the Lancet published a series of articles on violence against women and girls, which it described as a global problem of epidemic proportions.

In addition, low levels of vitamin D, typically from inadequate sun exposure, and sarcopenia, the loss of muscle during aging, are both very common problems of epidemic proportion that can speed up the aging process.

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It is widely perceived that the problem of uncivil conduct online has reached epidemic proportions.

The incidence of overweight and obesity has reached epidemic proportions, making the control of body weight and its complications a primary health problem.

The incidence of chronic disease has reached epidemic proportions; functional medicine offers a more effective approach for the prevention and treatment of complex, chronic health problems than the acute - care model that most health services are still based on,» Jones added.

The twin problem of obesity and diabetes has reached epidemic proportions.

«Some health problems have reached epidemic proportions,» said Frank J. Jirka Jr., president of the American...

Consumers are becoming more health conscious as the obesity, diabetes and other diet - related health problems reach epidemic proportions while government efforts to address these and related issues of food quality and safety issues intensify.

In some states the problem of drivers being out on the roads with no insurance has reached epidemic proportions.

Stress levels have reached epidemic proportions in today's workforce and can cost organizations in terms of presenteeism, absenteeism, lowered productivity, and physical and emotional problems.