Hospital admissions in relation to body mass index in UK women: a prospective cohort study.
BACKGROUND: Adiposity is associated with many adverse health outcomes but little direct evidence exists about its impact on the use of health care services. We aim to describe the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and rates of hospital admission in middle-aged UK women. METHODS: Among 1,251...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2014
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