Prevalence of Childhood and Adult Obesity in the United States, 2011-2012

Volume: 311, Issue: 8, Pages: 806 - 806
Published: Feb 26, 2014
Abstract

Importance

More than one-third of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese, although the prevalence remained stable between 2003-2004 and 2009-2010.

Objective

To provide the most recent national estimates of childhood obesity, analyze trends in childhood obesity between 2003 and 2012, and provide detailed obesity trend analyses among adults.

Design, Setting, and Participants

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Paper Details
Title
Prevalence of Childhood and Adult Obesity in the United States, 2011-2012
Published Date
Feb 26, 2014
Journal
Volume
311
Issue
8
Pages
806 - 806
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