Gender differences in weight loss; evidence from a NHS weight management service
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Gender differences in weight loss; evidence from a NHS weight management service.
The Obesity Epidemic: Does gender play a role? There is an enormous amount of literature, magazines, commercial and media attention surrounding weight loss. Obesity has now become a global health concern and in the United Kingdom it is a national public health priority. There are many services which attempt to help people manage their weight and according to our service data, the majority of cl...
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عنوان ژورنال: Public Health
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0033-3506
DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2014.06.019