Background Obesity has been recognised as an important contributing factor in the
development of various diseases, but comparative data on this condition are limited. We …

Worldwide, cardiovascular disease is estimated to be the leading cause of death and loss of
disability‐adjusted life‐years. Effective prevention needs a global strategy based on …

Background Monitoring obesity and overweight prevalence is important for assessing
interventions aimed at preventing or reducing the burden of obesity. This study aimed to …

Background The identification of various individual, social and physical environmental
factors affecting physical activity (PA) behavior in Canada can help in the development of …

Introduction and objectives Obesity is a public health concern with a strong impact on the
health of the population. The aim of this study was to analyze the trend in the prevalence of …

Excess gestational weight gain has numerous negative health outcomes for women and
children, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and cesarean section (maternal) and high …

Background Obesity is an important public health issue and its prevalence is reaching
epidemic proportions in both developed and develo** countries. The aim of the present …

Obesity is the result of complex interactions of multiple factors that have gradually led to
enduring changes in lifestyles, and thus, creating a global epidemic of major health …

Exposure to traumatic events during childhood is associated with an elevated risk of adult
obesity. It has been hypothesized that the psychological sequelae from childhood trauma …

The number of Americans who are overweight or obese has reached epidemic proportions.
Elevated weight is associated with health problems and increased medical expenditures …