Abstract
Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and premature death. Obesity rates have increased worldwide and the WHO recommends monitoring. A steep rise in body mass index (BMI), a measure of adiposity, was detected in Greenland from 1963 to 1998. Interestingly, the BMI starting point was in the overweight range. This is not conceivable in a disease-free, physically active, pre-western hunter population.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Circumpolar Health |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | Suppl1 |
Pages (from-to) | 279-283 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 1239-9736 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | International Congress on Circumpolar Health - Fairbanks, United States Duration: 1 Aug 2012 → 10 Aug 2012 Conference number: 15 |
Conference
Conference | International Congress on Circumpolar Health |
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Number | 15 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Fairbanks |
Period | 01/08/2012 → 10/08/2012 |