The continuing epidemics of obesity and diabetes in the United States
AH Mokdad, BA Bowman, ES Ford, F Vinicor, JS Marks… - Jama, 2001 - jamanetwork.com
ContextRecent reports show that obesity and diabetes have increased in the United States
in the past decade. ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and use of
weight control strategies among US adults in 2000. Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThe
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a random-digit telephone survey conducted in
all states in 2000, with 184 450 adults aged 18 years or older. Main Outcome MeasuresBody
mass index (BMI), calculated from self-reported weight and height; self-reported diabetes; …
in the past decade. ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and use of
weight control strategies among US adults in 2000. Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThe
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a random-digit telephone survey conducted in
all states in 2000, with 184 450 adults aged 18 years or older. Main Outcome MeasuresBody
mass index (BMI), calculated from self-reported weight and height; self-reported diabetes; …
