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Obesity and Diabetes
New obesity and diabetes data have been reported by researchers at Columbia University
April 22nd, 2008
"The prevalence of obesity has been increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, where well over 20% of the population have a body mass index (BMI) within the obese range. Obesity is associated with a wide spectrum of obstetric and perinatal complications, including increased risks of fetal mortality and morbidity, congenital malformations, maternal hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, excessive fetal growth and cesarean delivery," scientists in the United States report. "The odds ratios for these risks increase in direct correlation with the severity of obesity, and are significant even among women who are overweight without...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-22)
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