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Obesity and Diabetes
Studies from W. Zhao and colleagues reveal new findings on obesity and diabetes
April 22nd, 2008
"The objectives of the present study are: (i) to estimate annual direct medical costs of chronic diseases attributable to overweight and obesity among adults in China and (ii) to predict the medical costs if the epidemic continues developing. Using 2002 National Nutrition and Health Survey (n = 39 834), the prevalence of overweight [24 >= body mass index (BMI) < 28] and obesity (BMI >= 28), and population attributable risks (PARs) for hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke were calculated," scientists in Beijing, People's Republic of China report. "The 2003 third National Health Services Survey (n = 143 521) was used to derive direct...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-22)
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