Diagnosis and treatment of obesity in the elderly
Obesity, a disorder of body composition defined by a relative or absolute excess of body fat, is extremely common among older US adults. In 1999-2000, 33% men and 39% of women aged 65-74 were obese, as were 20% and 25%, respectively, above the age of 74. With steadily increasing prevalence in youth...
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| Language: | English |
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Rockville, Maryland
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
2003, December 18, 2003
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| Series: | Health technology assessment
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- Includes bibliographical references