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. 2017 Oct:(288):1-8.

Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2015-2016

Craig M Hales, Margaret D Carroll, Cheryl D Fryar, Cynthia L Ogden
  • PMID: 29155689
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Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2015-2016

Craig M Hales et al. NCHS Data Brief. 2017 Oct.
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Abstract

Obesity is associated with serious health risks. Monitoring obesity prevalence is relevant for public health programs that focus on reducing or preventing obesity. Between 2003–2004 and 2013–2014, there were no significant changes in childhood obesity prevalence, but adults showed an increasing trend. This report provides the most recent national estimates from 2015–2016 on obesity prevalence by sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin, and overall estimates from 1999–2000 through 2015–2016.

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