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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"adult obesity"”.
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The effects on the adult obesity program processing of the national health insurance corporation.
전 세계적으로 비만의 문제가 대두되고 있다. 비만과 관련된 질병사망율 또한 지속적으로 늘어나고 있다. 이에 세계보건기구에서도 비만과 전쟁을 선포하고, 비만에서 벗어날 수 있는 지침 및 프로그램을 발표하고, 지속적으로 개발 중이다. 우리나라도 영양의 불균형 및 운동부족 등 여러 가지 요인으로 비만인구가 꾸준히 늘고 있고, 그로 인한 유병률 또한 지속적으로 증가추세이다. 지금까지 선행연구에서 볼 수 있었던 비만프로그램은 대부분 운동, 식이에 중심을 두고 비만프로그램을 실시하였다. 본 연구는 BMI 23㎏/㎡이상의 성인을 대상 45명을 …
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National and state policies and the prevalence of adult obesity: A 30 year trend analysis in the United States
The concern with increasing obesity stems from the recognition that the population’s well-being is vital to a nation’s well-being by decreasing mortality, morbidity, reducing incidence of chronic diseases, and financial burdens on healthcare systems. Most of the existing literature on the effect of …
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A multilevel study of effects of socioeconomic status, income inequality, and the built environment on adult obesity in China
The obesity epidemic has been consistently observed in both developed and developing countries. Despite the recognized deleterious effect of obesity on many chronic diseases and health conditions, the social determinants of obesity in developing countries remain poorly understood. Theoretically, …
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Assessment of Dietary Behaviors of College Students Participating in the Health Promotion Program BUCS: Live Well
<p>Rates of adult obesity in the United States continue to rise, especially among the college-age population who typically practice poor dietary choices, contributing to weight gain. College-age students experience a transitional phase called ‘emerging adulthood’ where they learn autonomy in many …
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Development of interventions aimed at reducing obesity and cardiovascular disease risk in a diverse population of college-age young adults
… OF INTERVENTIONS AIMED AT REDUCING OBESITY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK IN A DIVERSE POPULATION OF COLLEGE-AGE YOUNG ADULTS</p> <p>by</p> <p>JANICE MARIE WHINTER RUEDA</p> <p>May 2011</p> <p>Advisor: Dr. Pramod Khosla</p> <p>Major: Nutrition & Food Science</p> <p>Degree: Doctor of …
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Intensity of Occupational Physical Activity and Obesity in US Workers: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2009.
BACKGROUND: Reducing adult obesity is a public health priority in the United States. Occupational energy expenditure is a key component in overall energy balance. US workers have become increasingly sedentary at work. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the …
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Estimations of Relative Risk: Simulation Comparisons of Popular Methods In Sas and R
… between the Vigorous Physical Activity and adult obesity.</p>
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Obesity and spatial context in Appalachia
The prevalence of obesity has increased substantially over the past 30 years. Obesity is a multi-factorial disorder, which is often associated with many other significant diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis and certain cancers. For these …
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The Characteristics of Depressive Subtypes among Adolescents and Their Role in the Relationship between Weight and Depression
… may be an important intervention point to avert adult obesity and identification of subtypes may identify those at greatest risk. Yet, the characteristics of depression subtypes among adolescents are unknown. In order to identify subtypes of depression among adolescents that are differentially …
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THE USE OF HYPNOSIS AS AN AUTO-ETHNOGRAPHIC MODALITY IN THE EXPLORATION AND MANAGEMENT OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY - SELECTED CASE STUDIES
The increasing incidence of obesity around the world has become a major problem with health and economic implications for most countries, and one which currently available methods of weight management including diet, exercise and lifestyle advice all seem incapable of controlling. The premise of …
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Evaluation of Teen Cuisine: An Extension-Based Cooking Program to Increase Self-efficacy in Teens
Background: Childhood, adolescent, and adult obesity is a major health and economic concern affecting the United States and various countries across the globe. Obese children and adolescents are at a potential risk for developing certain chronic diseases as they transition into adulthood. There are …
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Effect of a New Nationally-Mandated Healthy Competitive Foods Policy on Middle School Students' Dietary Intake
… in childhood and adolescence has been tied to adult obesity, which also affects more than one-third of adults in the U.S. Availability of foods and beverages can affect dietary habits, particularly in schools. Students spend most of their waking hours and consume almost half of their daily …
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Genetic Determinants of Body Weight and Physical Maturation Across the Life Course
… factors increasingly recognised as important for adult health are early puberty timing and childhood obesity. Both factors are influenced by the environment, as demonstrated by their rapid increase in prevalence over time, but their susceptibility is also largely genetically determined. This …
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Essays in Applied Economics Linking Policy, Obesity, and Health Economics
… 1: Improved Health Insurance Coverage Rates for Adults with Low-Income and Chronic Disease Conditions: Evidence from 2014 Medicaid Expansion. This study examined health insurance coverage rates among low-income adults with chronic disease conditions before and after Medicaid expansion under the …
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Determinants of Obesity: Racial Differences
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a major public health problem. Studies have shown that there are racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of obesity. However, there is limited research that examines the effects of sedentary and poor lifestyle behaviors and obesity among different racial and ethnic …
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Social determinants of childhood overweight and obesity in South Australian families: parenting, work patterns, and gender roles.
Obesity in children has increased rapidly in Western countries over the past three decades. Childhood obesity is a major public health issue because it contributes to immediate health and psychosocial problems in children, as well as increased risk of adult obesity and associated chronic disease, …
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Relationship between sedentary lifestyle patterns and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema Area of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Sedentary lifestyle may contribute to obesity and non-communicable diseases, which are the major public health problem in South Africa. This study investigated the relationship between sedentary lifestyle and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema area. A quantitative descriptive …