Comparison of weight in middle age, weight at 18 years, and weight change between, in predicting subsequent 14 year mortality and coronary events: Caerphilly Prospective Study

John Yarnell, Christopher Patterson, H.F. Thomas, P.M. Sweetnam

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Abstract

Objective-The prevalence of obesity is increasing in many European countries and in the United States. This report examines the mortality and morbidity associated with being overweight and obese in the Caerphilly Prospective Study and the relative effects of weight in middle age and self reported weight at 18 years.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)344-348
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Volume54
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - May 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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