Global aetiology and epidemiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications
Globally, the number of people with diabetes mellitus has quadrupled in the past three
decades, and diabetes mellitus is the ninth major cause of death. About 1 in 11 adults …
decades, and diabetes mellitus is the ninth major cause of death. About 1 in 11 adults …
[HTML][HTML] Obesity and obesity-induced inflammatory disease contribute to atherosclerosis: a review of the pathophysiology and treatment of obesity
RJ Henning - American journal of cardiovascular disease, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Two billion people worldwide older than 18 years of age, or approximately 30% of the world
population, are overweight or obese. In addition, more than 43 million children under the …
population, are overweight or obese. In addition, more than 43 million children under the …
Trends in obesity and adiposity measures by race or ethnicity among adults in the United States 2011-18: population based study
Objective To examine the trends in obesity and adiposity measures, including body mass
index, waist circumference, body fat percentage, and lean mass, by race or ethnicity among …
index, waist circumference, body fat percentage, and lean mass, by race or ethnicity among …
Determinants and consequences of obesity
A Hruby, JAE Manson, L Qi… - … journal of public …, 2016 - ajph.aphapublications.org
Objectives. To review the contribution of the Nurses' Health Studies (NHS and NHS II) in
addressing hypotheses regarding risk factors for and consequences of obesity. Methods …
addressing hypotheses regarding risk factors for and consequences of obesity. Methods …
The epidemiology of obesity: a big picture
A Hruby, FB Hu - Pharmacoeconomics, 2015 - Springer
The epidemic of overweight and obesity presents a major challenge to chronic disease
prevention and health across the life course around the world. Fueled by economic growth …
prevention and health across the life course around the world. Fueled by economic growth …
Overweight and obesity: prevalence, consequences, and causes of a growing public health problem
EP Williams, M Mesidor, K Winters, PM Dubbert… - Current obesity …, 2015 - Springer
This review considers a variety of perspectives on overweight and obesity (OW/obesity),
including measurement and classification; prevalence and changes in prevalence in recent …
including measurement and classification; prevalence and changes in prevalence in recent …
Obesity statistics
KB Smith, MS Smith - Primary care: clinics in office …, 2016 - primarycare.theclinics.com
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease that is strongly associated with multiple
comorbidities. 1–6 These comorbidities include certain types of cancer, cardiovascular …
comorbidities. 1–6 These comorbidities include certain types of cancer, cardiovascular …
Associations of weight gain from early to middle adulthood with major health outcomes later in life
Importance Data describing the effects of weight gain across adulthood on overall health are
important for weight control. Objective To examine the association of weight gain from early …
important for weight control. Objective To examine the association of weight gain from early …
Prevention and management of type 2 diabetes: dietary components and nutritional strategies
In the past couple of decades, evidence from prospective observational studies and clinical
trials has converged to support the importance of individual nutrients, foods, and dietary …
trials has converged to support the importance of individual nutrients, foods, and dietary …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating the medical care costs of obesity in the United States: systematic review, meta-analysis, and empirical analysis
Background The prevalence of adult obesity exceeds 30% in the United States, posing a
significant public health concern as well as a substantial financial burden. Although the …
significant public health concern as well as a substantial financial burden. Although the …