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Coronary heart disease secondary prevention weight management
Metabolic syndrome secondary prevention
Hyperlipidemia primary prevention
Metabolic syndrome primary prevention
Obesity medical therapy
Peptic ulcer secondary prevention
Metabolic syndrome dietary therapy
Diabetes primary prevention of cardiovascular events