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. 2000 Mar;84(2):305-32, v.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70223-6.

Obesity in North America. An overview

D B Allison  1 , S E Saunders
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Obesity in North America. An overview

D B Allison et al. Med Clin North Am. 2000 Mar.

Abstract

The terms "obesity" and "overweight" mean different things to different people. This article discusses such issues as prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and psychosocial effects. Definitions and various classifications of obesity are discussed also.

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