Pandemics

Research from University of North Carolina in the area of pandemics published

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, June 1st, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "As a result of the rapid shift in dietary and activity patterns, the world is facing a pandemic of obesity. This new global pandemic is rapidly becoming a problem of the poor."

"Extensive work has been undertaken to document the changes in weight and, to a much lesser extent, in diet, energy expenditures, and activity patterns. Broad-based creative public health actions are needed to offset these larger forces that promote energy imbalance, poor diets, and reduced physical activity," wrote B.M. Popkin and colleagues, University of North Carolina.

The researchers concluded: "Inaction will result in an...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-06-01)

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