The Disease Burden Associated With Overweight and Obesity

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Abstract

Based on these results, more than half of all US adults are considered overweight or obese. The prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities emphasizes the need for concerted efforts to prevent and treat obesity rather than just its associated comorbidities.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 282, Issue 16, pp. 1523-1523

DOI: 10.1001/jama.282.16.1523

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