Prevalence and Trends in Obesity Among US Adults, 1999-2000

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Authors

Katherine M. Flegal · National Center for Health Statistics

Abstract

The increases in the prevalences of obesity and overweight previously observed continued in 1999-2000. The potential health benefits from reduction in overweight and obesity are of considerable public health importance.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 288, Issue 14, pp. 1723-1723

DOI: 10.1001/jama.288.14.1723

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