Weighty epidemic
Tags: OVERWEIGHT persons; ADULTHOOD
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- The Next Fat Pill. Dolan, Kerry A. // Forbes Asia;10/29/2007, Vol. 3 Issue 18, p84
The article features a weight-loss drug being developed in the U.S. A third of U.S. adults are obese, an epidemic that tacks on myriad risks, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Arena Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Jack Lief introduces a new weight-loss pill called lorcaserin, which...
- Is Latest Death Figure New Information? Obesity deaths may relate more to diet and activity. Marchessault, Gail // Healthy Weight Journal;May/Jun2000, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p38
Comments on deaths attributed to obesity among adults in the United States. Estimation on the number of obesity-related deaths; Range of data used for the estimation; Other factors to consider in deaths attributed to obesity.
- By 2020 majority of adults in America will be overweight, suffer from diabetic conditions. White, Erin // Biomedical Market Newsletter;11/21/2011, Vol. 21, p559
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- Let's Treat Obesity Seriously. BRAY, GEORGE A. // American Family Physician;6/15/2010, Vol. 81 Issue 12, p1406
The author discusses the need for physicians to treat obesity seriously. He mentions that 66 percent of U.S. adults are overweight and 33 percent are obese based on a study. He says that obese patients often have different kinds of health problems aside from excess weight like depression,...
- Strength Training and Aerobic Exercise Combo Improves Insulin Sensitivity, Functional Limitations. Kiefer, Dale // Life Extension;May2009, Vol. 15 Issue 5, p25
The article presents a study conducted by the researcher regarding the use of the combination of resistance training and aerobic exercise in improving functional limitations and insulin sensitivity in obese older adults. The study administered to 136 sedentary obese people aims to determine the...
- National Obesity Trends: How Does Your State Weigh In? Schiff, Lisa // RN;Mar2004, Vol. 67 Issue 3, p14
Presents a topographical drawing of the distribution of adult obesity in the different states in the U.S. as of 2002.
- Review: counselling, pharmacotherapy, and surgery help obese adults lose weight. McTigue, K. M.; Harris, R.; Hemphill, B. // Evidence Based Medicine;Jul/Aug2004, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p110
The article presents a study on screening and interventions for obesity in adults. No randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated the efficacy of obesity screening, counselling and behavioural interventions. Three systematic reviews showed that behavioural interventions promoting exercise...
- Mapping U.S. obesity. // Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter;May97, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p1
Presents results of a survey conducted by the National Weight Report which ranked the 33 largest metropolitan areas in the United States based on the percentage of obese residents. Factors contributing to overconsumption; Comparison of cities with low obesity rates and cities with the highest...
- `Upscale' heavyweights. R.M.D.; Baggot, Gerard // Cortlandt Forum;5/25/96, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p67
Gives suggestions for weighing patients who exceeds the 350-pound maximum on most office scales. Use of two scales balanced on the feet.
