Obesity in North America - An overview

被引:72
作者
Allison, DB [1 ]
Saunders, SE [1 ]
机构
[1] Columbia Univ, St Lukes Roosevelt Hosp Ctr, Coll Phys & Surg, Obes Res Ctr, New York, NY 10025 USA
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10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70223-6
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R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The terms "obesity" and "overweight" mean different things to different people. This article discusses such issues as prevalence, morbidity: mortality, and psychosocial effects. Definitions and various classifications of obesity are discussed also.
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