News tagged with prevalence of obesity

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Eat to dream: Study shows dietary nutrients associated with certain sleep patterns

(Medical Xpress)—"You are what you eat," the saying goes, but is what you eat playing a role in how much you sleep? Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is a critical determinant of health and well-being. With the ...

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In pregnancy, diabetes-obesity combo a major red flag

Type 2 diabetes and obesity in pregnancy is a daunting duo, according to new research published this month in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. The study shows that both conditions independently contri ...

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65 million more obese adults in the US and 11 million more in the UK expected by 2030

The rising prevalence of obesity around the globe places an increasing burden on the health of populations, on healthcare systems and on overall economies. A major challenge for researchers is to quantify the effect of these ...

Health created Aug 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Prisoners at risk for non-communicable diseases

(HealthDay) -- The prevalence of obesity, inadequate exercise, and poor diet among prisoners may put them at risk for non-communicable diseases (NCDS), according to a review published online April 20 in The La ...

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Obesity more common among rural residents than urban counterparts, study finds

A new study finds that Americans living in rural areas are more likely to be obese than city dwellers. Published in the National Rural Health Association's Fall 2012 Journal of Rural Health, the study indicates that reside ...

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Samoan obesity epidemic starts at birth

As some Pacific island cultures have "westernized" over the last several decades, among the changes has been a dramatic increase in obesity. Researchers don't understand all the reasons why, but even a decade ago in American ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The relationship between prenatal stress and obesity is confirmed in rats

The intrauterine environment plays an important role in the health of the offspring. Now, experts from the University of Navarra affirm that the mother's stress, due to socio-economic or psycho-social causes, is associated ...

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Obesity linked to economic status in developing countries

(HealthDay) -- In low- and middle-income developing countries, socioeconomic status (SES) plays an important role in the development of obesity, particularly in women, according to research published online ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Prevalence of obesity in US still high, with little change in recent years

There has not been significant change in the prevalence of obesity in the U.S., with data from 2009-2010 indicating that about one in three adults and one in six children and teens are obese; however, there have been increases ...

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Obesity may be declining among preschool-aged children living in low-income families

"Obesity and extreme obesity in childhood, which are more prevalent among minority and low-income families, have been associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, increased health care costs, and premature death. Obesity ...

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 25, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Discount supermarkets tied to rising obesity rates

(HealthDay) -- People who shop at lower-cost supermarkets are more likely to be obese than those who shop at higher-priced stores, according to a new study.

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US childhood obesity dips for first time in decades

Obesity rates among small children may finally be on the decline after more than tripling in the United States the past 30 years, a study out Wednesday indicated.

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Strict school meal standards associated with improved weight status among students

A study suggests that states with stricter school meal nutrition standards were associated with better weight status among students who received free or reduced-price lunches compared with students who did not eat school ...

Pediatrics created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1