of the high proportion of body fat. The most frequently used measure is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a … height in metres). Based on the WHO classification, adults with a BMI from 25 to 30 are defined as overweight, and those with … a BMI of 30 or over as obese. This indicator is presented both for "self-reported" data (estimates of height and weight …

Overweight and obesity affects over half of all men and women in OECD countries. This has significant health and …

half of the OECD, 50% or more of the population is overweight. A key risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, obesity is … the obesity problem. It examines the scale and characteristics of the epidemic, the respective roles and influence of … contributions from health and obesity experts, including Marc Suhrcke, Tim Lobstein, Donald Kenkel and Francesco Branca. “a valuable …

individuals, society and the economy. Using microsimulation modelling, this book analyses the burden of obesity and overweight in …