Gender differences and occupational factors for the risk of obesity in the Italian working population
Abstract Background Obesity is a multifactorial condition and a major risk factor associated with several non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, and with a higher risk of premature death and disability. Sex-specific factors have key roles and must be taken into consideration in s...
Main Authors: | C. Di Tecco, L. Fontana, G. Adamo, M. Petyx, S. Iavicoli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08817-z |
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