High prevalence of obesity, central obesity and abnormal glucose tolerance in the middle-aged Finnish population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is a worldwide increase in the prevalence of obesity and disturbances in glucose metabolism. The aim of this study was to assess the current prevalence of obesity, central obesity and abnormal glucose tolerance in Finnish popul...

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Main Authors: Vanhala Mauno, Saltevo Juha T, Puolijoki Hannu, Oksa Heikki, Korpi-Hyövälti Eeva, Barengo Noël C, Saaristo Timo E, Sundvall Jouko, Saarikoski Liisa, Peltonen Markku, Tuomilehto Jaakko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/423