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Increasing prevalence of obesity: implications for the health and functioning of older people

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 August 2005

RL Kennedy
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, James Cook University, Queensland, Australia
D Webb
Affiliation:
Queen's Medical Centre University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
K Chokkalingam
Affiliation:
Queen's Medical Centre University Hospital, Nottingham, UK

Extract

The prevalence of obesity is increasing, both in developed and developing, countries. Since obesity is a major factor in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, the dramatic increase in obesity prevalence in recent years has major implications for the health of individuals and for the health economy. The number of aged individuals and their longevity is also increasing. Age is a major factor in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases.

Type
PSYCHOLOGICAL & SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
Copyright
© 2005 Cambridge University Press

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