Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Comorbid Conditions Among U.S. and Kentucky Adults, 20002002

Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Comorbid Conditions Among U.S. and Kentucky Adults, 20002002

Introduction Obesity rates for adults in Kentucky are regularly among the highest in the nation. Since 1991, adult obesity in Kentucky and the United States has nearly doubled. This trend is of great concern because excess weight has been associated with several chronic diseases and conditions. Thi...

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Main Author: Todd M. Jenkins, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
chronic disease
prevention
public health
overweight
obesity
comorbidity
Kentucky
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/jan/04_0087.htm

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