Association of obesity with socio-economic factors and obesity-related chronic diseases in rural southwest China

Conclusions: In order to reduce the obesity epidemic in rural southwest China, effective interventions must address socio-economic factors. Reducing obesity has a profound impact on the reduction of morbidity associated with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

Source: Public Health - February 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: L. Cai, J. He, Y. Song, K. Zhao, W. Cui Tags: Original Research Source Type: research