The obesity epidemic in the occupational health context
The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically worldwide during the past three decades and has passed 30% of the adult population in both the US and UK. In the Nordic countries, more than 20% of adults are obese and more than 5% severely obese, with a body mass index >35 kg/m3 (1–3). The de...
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Language: | English |
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Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH)
2013-05-01
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Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health |
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https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3362
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