Developmental Services is an independent consultancy operating in South Africa and the region that works with NGOs, CSOs, university programmes and government.
The National Coalition for a Healthy America - Obesity is now recognized as a disease by government agencies, researchers, and medical professionals. Obesity has been linked to diseases including, but not limited to: Arthritis (Osteo and Rheumatoid,) birth defects, certain cancers, cardio vascular disease, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, type II Diabetes, gull bladder disease, hypertension, impaired immune responses, impaired respiratory functions, infections following wounds, infertility, liver disease, low back pain, gynecological pain, panchritis, sleep apnea, stroke, surgical complications, and urinary stress incontinence.