Variations in Obesity within the UK
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How is obesity measured? It is measured by two key indicators: Body Mass Index (BMI) (Box 1) and by raised waist circumference. In 2007, 24% of adults (aged 16 or over) in England were classified as obese (BMI 30 kg/m2 or over), an overall increase from 15% in 1993. Men and women were equally likely to be obese, however men were more likely than women (41% compared to 32%) to be overweight (BMI 25 to less than 30 kg/m2). 37% of adults had a raised waist circumference (see Box 1) in 2007 compared to 23% in 1993. Women
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تاریخ انتشار 2010