Health Differences across the Three Obesity Classes Evidence from the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Lauren Needell and Ari Mwachofi
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Lauren Needell: Department of Public Health, East Carolina University, USA
Ari Mwachofi: Department of Public Health, East Carolina University, USA

Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, 2017, vol. 3, issue 2, 21-30

Abstract: Obesity increases the burden of disease, decreases the quality of life and life expectancy, and contributes over $200 billion annually to US health expenditures. Although there are three distinct obesity classes, most studies lump them together and examine obesity as one condition. Analysis of health effects of the three obesity classes could provide leads to more targeted and insightful interventions.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2017.03.555606

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