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Obesity is now one of the most important global public health issues and preventable causes of disease and mortality. In 2004, increased BMI alone was estimated to account for 2.8 million deaths; when combined with physical inactivity the total was 6.0 million, surpassing the excess mortality associated with tobacco, and approaching that of high blood pressure, the top risk factor for death. Type...
Obesity is now one of the most important global public health issues and preventable causes of disease and mortality. Worldwide, its prevalence continues to increase, with some of the most rapid increases occurring in developing countries. An ever-increasing range of diseases and health problems have been linked to obesity. In 2004, increased BMI alone was estimated to account for 2.8 million deaths,...
Obesity now represents one of the most important global public health issues through its rapidly increasing prevalence and association with a wide range of diseases. Mortality is increased with increasing BMI and a 40-year old with a BMI >30 kg/m 2 might expect to die 6–7 years earlier than a normal weight individual. There is a strong link of type 2 diabetes with obesity – a 25% increase...
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