Obesity
New obesity study findings have been reported from National Medical Center
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 11th, 2008
A new study, 'Obesity and dyslipidaemia in primary care physicians,' is now available. "The objective of the study was to identify the prevalence of obesity and dyslipidaemia in primary care physicians. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 775 primary care physicians (301 men and 474 women), self-described as healthy.Waist circumference was measured and body mass index was calculated," scientists in Guadalajara, Mexico report.
"Glucose concentration and lipid profile (total, low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and triglycerides) were measured. Of 775 physicians, 63.3% were overweight or obese. There were significant differences...
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