The disease burden associated with overweight and obesity
ContextOverweight and obesity are increasing dramatically in the United States and most
likely contribute substantially to the burden of chronic health conditions. ObjectiveTo
describe the relationship between weight status and prevalence of health conditions by
severity of overweight and obesity in the US population. Design and SettingNationally
representative cross-sectional survey using data from the Third National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), which was conducted in 2 phases from 1988 to …
likely contribute substantially to the burden of chronic health conditions. ObjectiveTo
describe the relationship between weight status and prevalence of health conditions by
severity of overweight and obesity in the US population. Design and SettingNationally
representative cross-sectional survey using data from the Third National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), which was conducted in 2 phases from 1988 to …