The Continuing Epidemics of Obesity and Diabetes in the United States
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- 12 September 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 286 (10) , 1195-1200
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.286.10.1195
Abstract
Obesity and diabetes are major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States.1,2 Evidence from several studies indicates that obesity and weight gain are associated with an increased risk of diabetes.3,4 Each year, an estimated 300 000 US adults die of causes related to obesity.5 Obesity also substantially increases morbidity and impairs quality of life.6-8 Overall, the direct costs of obesity and physical inactivity account for approximately 9.4% of US health care expenditures.9 The direct and indirect costs of health care associated with diabetes in 1997 were an estimated $98 billion.10Keywords
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