Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to evaluate and emphasize
important findings in the recent literature regarding the socioeconomics of obesity. It is …

Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and in other developed and
developing countries. The prevalence of obesity is increasing not only in adults, but …

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 …

This article investigates the characteristics of workplace wellness programs, their
prevalence, their impact on employee health and medical cost, facilitators of their success …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: An estimate of the lifetime medical costs of an obese
child provides a benchmark of the potential per capita savings that could accrue from …

Overweight and obesity (OW and OB) have been on the increase globally and posed health
risks to the world's population of all ages, including pre-born babies, children, adolescents …

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: Overweight and obesity in adulthood are linked to an increased risk for death
and disease. Their potential effect on life expectancy and premature death has not yet been …

In this study, researchers examined 170 neighborhoods in a medium-sized city to see
whether walkability influences neighborhood sustainability. Until 2008, there had not been a …

Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity among people in England and
Wales is increasing. Associated serious health consequences in adults include Type 2 …