The obesity epidemic: the USA as a cautionary tale for the rest of the world
Obesity is a global epidemic and its prevalence continues to increase in many developed
and developing countries. This brief review provides an update on the prevalence of obesity …
and developing countries. This brief review provides an update on the prevalence of obesity …
[PDF][PDF] Prevalence of overweight, obesity, and extreme obesity among adults: United States, trends 1960–1962 through 2009–2010
CD Fryar, MD Carroll, CL Ogden - Hyattsville, MD: National Center …, 2012 - academia.edu
Results from the 2009–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES),
using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 33.0% of US adults aged 20 …
using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 33.0% of US adults aged 20 …
[HTML][HTML] Projected US state-level prevalence of adult obesity and severe obesity
ZJ Ward, SN Bleich, AL Cradock… - … England Journal of …, 2019 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Although the national obesity epidemic has been well documented, less is
known about obesity at the US state level. Current estimates are based on body measures …
known about obesity at the US state level. Current estimates are based on body measures …
Trends in body mass index, overweight and obesity among adults in the USA, the NHANES from 2003 to 2018: a repeat cross-sectional survey
M Li, W Gong, S Wang, Z Li - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To analyse detailed trends in adult obesity from 2003 to 2018 in the USA, and
provide the latest national estimates of adult obesity in 2017–2018. Design, setting and …
provide the latest national estimates of adult obesity in 2017–2018. Design, setting and …
[PDF][PDF] Rationale for redefining obesity in Asians
Introduction: There has been extensive research on defining the appropriate body mass
index (BMI) cut-off point for being overweight and obese in the Asian population since the …
index (BMI) cut-off point for being overweight and obese in the Asian population since the …
Overweight and obesity mortality trends in Canada, 1985–2000
PT Katzmarzyk, CI Ardern - Canadian Journal of Public Health, 2004 - Springer
Objectives To investigate the temporal trends in the mortality burden attributed to overweight
and obesity in Canada between 1985 and 2000. Design Overweight and obesity prevalence …
and obesity in Canada between 1985 and 2000. Design Overweight and obesity prevalence …
[PDF][PDF] Review on epidemic of obesity
There has been a growing concern about obesity worldwide. We performed a review on the
prevalence and trends of obesity among adults and children. We reviewed the data on the …
prevalence and trends of obesity among adults and children. We reviewed the data on the …
Body weight and mortality among men and women in China
ContextThe effect of underweight and obesity on mortality has not been well characterized in
Asian populations. ObjectiveTo examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) …
Asian populations. ObjectiveTo examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) …
[HTML][HTML] Body-mass index and all-cause mortality: individual-participant-data meta-analysis of 239 prospective studies in four continents
Background Overweight and obesity are increasing worldwide. To help assess their
relevance to mortality in different populations we conducted individual-participant data meta …
relevance to mortality in different populations we conducted individual-participant data meta …
The global burden of disease attributable to high body mass index in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study
Background Obesity represents an urgent problem that needs to be properly addressed,
especially among children. Public and global health policy-and decision-makers need …
especially among children. Public and global health policy-and decision-makers need …