Evaluation of a Weight Management Program for Veterans
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Evaluation of a Weight Management Program for Veterans
INTRODUCTION To improve the health of overweight and obese veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) developed the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans. The aim of this evaluation was to assess its reach and effectiveness. METHODS We extracted data on program involvement, demographics, medical conditions, and outcomes from VA administrative databases in 4 Western states. Eligi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Preventing Chronic Disease
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1545-1151
DOI: 10.5888/pcd9.110267