Abstract Purpose of Review To provide an update on current obesity prevalence trends and
summarize the available evidence suggesting a possible plateau or stabilization in obesity …

In the past decades the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in people under the age of 50
years has increased, which is referred to as early-onset CRC or young-onset CRC (YO …

The prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic proportions worldwide and certainly in the
United States. Obesity is a well-established independent risk factor for development of many …

This review examined the origins of the concept of the BMI in the work of Quetelet in the 19th
century and its subsequent adoption and use in tracking the course of the pandemic of …

Obesity has increased in prevalence worldwide and WHO has declared it a global epidemic.
Population-level preventive interventions have been insufficient to slow down this trajectory …

The purpose of this overview of systematic reviews was to determine the relationship
between different types and patterns of sedentary behaviour and selected health outcomes …

Positive effects from sports are achieved primarily through physical activity, but secondary
effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. Advancements in the
treatment of CVD have reduced mortality rates, yet the global burden of CVD remains high …

The prevalence of obesity, measured by body mass index, has risen to unacceptable levels
in both men and women in the United States and worldwide with resultant hazardous health …

Based on the increasing evidence linking excessive sedentary behaviors and adverse
health outcomes, public health strategies have been developed and constantly improved to …