The Morbidity and Mortality Associated With Overweight and Obesity in Adulthood (02.10.2009)

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The majority of Germans are at the very least overweight (Body Mass Index [BMI] ≥25 to 29.9 kg/m2), and about 20% are obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2)—with sex-related and age-related differences (1e). The risk factors for overweight and obesity...