Increasing prevalence of overweight among US adults. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 1960 to 1991.

RJ, Kuczmarski; KM, Flegal; SM, Campbell; CL, Johnson

doi:10.1001/jama.272.3.205

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Increasing prevalence of overweight among US adults. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 1960 to 1991.

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Kuczmarski RJ

Flegal KM

Campbell SM

Abstract

Objective To examine trends in overweight prevalence and body mass index of the US adult population.Design Nationally representative cross-sectional surveys with an in-person interview and a medical examination, including measurement of height and weight.Setting/participants Between 6000 and 13,000 ...

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