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Obesity
Researchers from INSERM publish new studies and findings in the area of obesity
November 18th, 2008
"The objective of the study was to describe the prevalences of obesity in French adults over a 9-year period. Mailed questionnaire surveys, in 1997, 2000, 2003, and 2006, sampled 20,000 representative French households by the method of quotas," scientists in Villejuif, France report. "Weight, height, and waist circumference were reported by all members of the selected households >= 18-years. Obesity was defined according to the WHO criteria, BMI >30 kg/m(2). The prevalence of adult obesity increased progressively from 8.6% (95% confidence interval: 8.2-8.8) in 1997 to 13.1 % (12.7-13.5) in 2006. The increase affected all ages, socioeconomic strata, and regions....
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-18)
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