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Demographic, health-related, and work-related factors associated …

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Design and methods of the Healthy Kids & Families study: a …

WEBThe prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to increase and is a major threat to public health [] given its association with multiple chronic diseases and …

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Impact of an integrated obesity management system on patient’s …

WEBObesity and management recommendations. Obesity is a major public health problem that was identified as an epidemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) …

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Prevalence of obesity and overweight, its clinical markers and

WEBObesity is a global epidemic, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and metabolic abnormalities. It is measured by body mass index (BMI), waist …

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The complexity of reaching and maintaining a healthy body …

WEBBeing overweight and obese are more common among people with a mobility disability (MD) than among the general population [1,2,3,4].Being overweight, with a …

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Articles BMC Obesity

WEBThis study systematically examined obesity research in occupational safety and health regarding the use of various obesity measurement and classification …

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Understanding the psychosocial impact of weight loss following

WEBThe public health burden of obesity is undeniable [].Within the United States, over one-third of adults live with obesity [] and worldwide over six hundred million adults …

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The negative impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on children’s …

WEBWhile sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption has declined in the last 15 years, consumption of SSBs is still high among children and adolescents. This …

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The association of smoking and demographic

WEBThe National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) are an exceptional data source for studies of smoking and body weight because they are the …

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Associations between medical students’ beliefs about obesity and

WEBBackground Despite evidence that biological and genetic factors contribute strongly to obesity, many healthcare providers still attribute obesity more to controllable …

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Exploring the associations between systemic inflammation, obesity …

WEBObesity is positively associated with low-level chronic inflammation, and negatively associated with several indices of health-related quality of life (HRQOL). It is …

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Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among …

WEBChildhood overnutrition is a serious public health problem, with consequences that extend into adulthood. The aim of this study was to determine the …

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Body mass index and measures of body fat for defining obesity …

WEBThe body mass index (BMI) is commonly used as a surrogate marker for adiposity. However, the BMI indicates weight-for-height without considering differences …

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Changes in waist circumference and the prevalence of abdominal …

WEBAbdominal obesity increases all-cause mortality and is a risk factor for a number of diseases. There are few population-based studies of the longitudinal changes …

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Obesity trends and risk factors in the South African adult …

WEBObesity prevalence is increasing globally and contributes substantially to the burgeoning burden of non-communicable diseases. South Africa is particularly affected …

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Obesity and overweight: prevalence and associated socio …

WEBThe increasing number of obesity and overweight cases in developing countries, especially among women, requires serious attention because of its effects on …

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Understanding perceived determinants of nurses’ eating and …

WEBUnhealthy eating and physical activity behaviours are common among nurses but little is known about determinants of eating and physical activity behaviour in this …

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Indigenous obesity in the news: a media analysis of news …

WEBObesity is a significant issue for Indigenous populations around the world [], with many countries reporting higher obesity rates amongst Indigenous populations than …

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Effectiveness of mobile electronic devices in weight loss among

WEBFinding effective strategies that promote healthy behavior change is an ongoing challenge [].The use of phone based interventions, mobile computing, and …

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