Prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and obesity-related health risk factors, 2001
AH Mokdad, ES Ford, BA Bowman, WH Dietz, F Vinicor… - Jama, 2003 - jamanetwork.com
Context Obesity and diabetes are increasing in the United States. Objective To estimate the
prevalence of obesity and diabetes among US adults in 2001. Design, Setting, and
Participants Random-digit telephone survey of 195 005 adults aged 18 years or older
residing in all states participating in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2001.
Main Outcome Measures Body mass index, based on self-reported weight and height and
self-reported diabetes. Results In 2001 the prevalence of obesity (BMI≥ 30) was 20.9% vs …
prevalence of obesity and diabetes among US adults in 2001. Design, Setting, and
Participants Random-digit telephone survey of 195 005 adults aged 18 years or older
residing in all states participating in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2001.
Main Outcome Measures Body mass index, based on self-reported weight and height and
self-reported diabetes. Results In 2001 the prevalence of obesity (BMI≥ 30) was 20.9% vs …