In the last decade, the prevalence of obesity has increased significantly in populations
worldwide. A less dramatic, but equally important increase has been seen in our knowledge …

Over the past several decades, obesity has grown into a major global epidemic. In the
United States (US), more than two-thirds of adults are now overweight and one-third is …

Background Little is known about the burden that overweight and obesity impose on Dutch
society. The aim of this study is to examine this burden in terms of cost-of-illness and health …

Purpose: To determine the level of anti‐fat bias in health professionals specializing in
obesity and identify personal characteristics that correlate with both implicit and explicit bias …

In a brief, clear and easily accessible way, this summary illustrates the dynamics of the
obesity epidemic and its impact on public health throughout the WHO European Region …

To estimate per‐person and aggregate direct medical costs of overweight and obesity and to
examine the effect of study design factors. PubMed (1968–2009), EconLit (1969–2009) and …

▪ Abstract Obesity is not only a health but also an economic phenomenon. This chapter (a)
examines underlying economic causes, such as technological advancements, behind the …

Obesity prevalence is growing progressively even among older age groups. Controversy
exists about the potential harms of obesity in the elderly. Debate persists about the relation …

This article measures the changes in energy use, blue water footprint, and greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions associated with shifting from current US food consumption patterns to …

Approximately 34 million US adults were obese in 1980. Obesity is associated with
increased risk of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hypertension …