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Global, regional, and national prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults during 1980-2013: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013
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Background In 2010, overweight and obesity were estimated to cause 3·4 million deaths, 3·9% of years of life lost, and 3·8% of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) worldwide. The rise in obesity has led to widespread calls for regular monitoring of changes in overweight and obesity prevalence in all populations. Comparable, up-to-date information about levels and trends is essential to quantify population health effects and to prompt decision makers to prioritise action. We estimate the glo...
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- Publisher:
- Lancet
- Journal:
- Lancet
- Volume:
- 384
- Issue:
- 9945
- Pages:
- 766-781
- Publication date:
- 2014-01-01
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1474-547X
- ISSN:
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0140-6736
- Source identifiers:
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484287
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- Language:
- English
- Pubs id:
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pubs:484287
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uuid:d0dfa634-7f80-44c3-bbab-85ab235a9f42
- Local pid:
- pubs:484287
- Deposit date:
- 2014-09-21
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- 2014
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