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 …

Objective: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that assessed the
performance of body mass index (BMI) to detect body adiposity. Design: Data sources were …

Rising prevalence of obesity is a worldwide health concern because excess weight gain
within populations forecasts an increased burden from several diseases, most notably …

Background The rising prevalence of overweight and obesity places a financial burden on
health services and on the wider economy. Health service and societal costs of overweight …

The human body is designed for activity. For most of our history, physical activity was
required for survival, but technological advances have eliminated much of the need for hard …

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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 …

Objective.—To examine trends in overweight prevalence and body mass index of the US
adult population. Design.—Nationally representative cross-sectional surveys with an in …

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 …

Objective: Obesity is associated with impaired overall health‐related quality of life but
individual studies suggest the relationship may differ for mental and physical quality of life. A …