Perceived Health Status: Is Obesity Perceived as a Risk Factor and Disease?

Perceived Health Status: Is Obesity Perceived as a Risk Factor and Disease?

One might expect that a perception of obesity being a risk factor and disease, contributes to effective obesity prevention and management strategies. However, obesity rates continue to increase worldwide. The question arises whether obesity is truly perceived as a risk factor and a disease. This pap...

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Main Authors: Tommy L.S. Visscher, Jeroen Lakerveld, Nanna Olsen, Leanne Küpers, Sofia Ramalho, Laura Keaver, Christina Brei, Jan-Inge Bjune, Silvia Ezquerro, Volkan Yumuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-03-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Determinants
Environment
Health promotion
Obesity
Perception
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/457958

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