Variations in the Prevalence of Obesity Among European Countries, and a Consideration of Possible Causes.

doi:10.1159/000455952

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Variations in the Prevalence of Obesity Among European Countries, and a Consideration of Possible Causes.

Obesity facts - 1 Jan 2017

Blundell John E, Baker Jennifer Lyn, Boyland Emma, Blaak Ellen, Charzewska Jadwiga, de Henauw Stefaan, Frühbeck Gema, Gonzalez-Gross Marcela, Hebebrand Johannes, Holm Lotte, Kriaucioniene Vilma, Lissner Lauren, Oppert Jean-Michel, Schindler Karin, Silva Ana Lúcia, Woodward Euan

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Over the last 10 years the prevalence of obesity across the European continent has in general been rising. With the exception of a few countries where a levelling-off can be perceived, albeit at a high level, this upward trend seems likely to continue. However, considerable country to country variation is noticeable, with the proportion of people with obesity varying by 10% or more. This variation is intriguing...

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