Probability of an Obese Person Attaining Normal Body Weight: Cohort Study Using Electronic Health Records

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Authors

Alison Fildes · London School of Economics and Political Science

Judith Charlton · London School of Economics and Political Science

Caroline Rudisill · London School of Economics and Political Science

Peter Littlejohns · London School of Economics and Political Science

A Toby Prevost · London School of Economics and Political Science

Martin Gulliford · London School of Economics and Political Science

Abstract

The probability of attaining normal weight or maintaining weight loss is low. Obesity treatment frameworks grounded in community-based weight management programs may be ineffective.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity and Health Practices Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 105, Issue 9, pp. e54-e59

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2015.302773

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