Definitions, Classification, and Epidemiology of Obesity.
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2023 May 4. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Blackman MR, Boyce A, Chrousos G, Corpas E, de Herder WW, Dhatariya K, Dungan K, Hofland J, Kalra S, Kaltsas G, Kapoor N, Koch C, Kopp P, Korbonits M, Kovacs CS, Kuohung W, Laferrère B, Levy M, McGee EA, McLachlan R, New M, Purnell J, Sahay R, Shah AS, Singer F, Sperling MA, Stratakis CA, Trence DL, Wilson DP, editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000–.
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Within the United States, prevalence rates for generalized obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m(2)), extreme obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m(2)), and central obesity continue to rise in children and adults with peak obesity rates occurring in the 5(th)-6(th) decades. ...
Within the United States, prevalence rates for generalized obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m(2)), extreme obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m(2) …