The prevalence of obesity and its changes over time in middle-aged and elderly men and women in Jerusalem.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE : To study the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity in Jerusalem, and changes over a 15-17 year period. DESIGN : Two cross-sectional surveys in 1970 and in 1986, among residents aged 50 years and more in a defined neighbourhood. SUBJECTS : The study samples comprised 1267 individuals in 1970 and 1858 in 1986. RESULTS : In 1986, 33% of women and 16% of men were obese (BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m 2 ). There was a decreasing trend in...
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Title
The prevalence of obesity and its changes over time in middle-aged and elderly men and women in Jerusalem.
Published Date
Mar 1, 1996
Journal
Volume
20
Issue
3
Pages
260 - 6
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