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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-03-01
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Series: | Obesity Facts |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/457958 |
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