Patterns of obesity among men and women in Rhode Island in 2007.
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The proportion of adults who are overweight or obese has increased markedly in the past two decades, both nationally and in Rhode Island. These increases are alarming due to the anticipated increases in associated diseases 3,4 and in the associated health care costs and loss of productivity. This report presents survey data on the differing patterns of obesity among Rhode Island adult men and women, and associated risk factors.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Medicine and health, Rhode Island
دوره 92 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009