Variations in the prevalence of obesity among european countries, and a consideration of possible causes
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Variations in the prevalence of obesity among european countries, and a consideration of possible causes. / Blundell, John E.; Baker, Jennifer Lyn; Boyland, Emma; Blaak, Ellen; Charzewska, Jadwiga; De Henauw, Stefaan; Frühbeck, Gema; Gonzalez-Gross, Marcela; Hebebrand, Johannes; Holm, Lotte; Kriaucioniene, Vilma; Lissner, Lauren; Oppert, Jean Michel; Schindler, Karin; Silva, Analiza Mónica; Woodward, Euan.
In: Obesity Facts, Vol. 10, 2017, p. 25-37.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Variations in the prevalence of obesity among european countries, and a consideration of possible causes
AU - Blundell, John E.
AU - Baker, Jennifer Lyn
AU - Boyland, Emma
AU - Blaak, Ellen
AU - Charzewska, Jadwiga
AU - De Henauw, Stefaan
AU - Frühbeck, Gema
AU - Gonzalez-Gross, Marcela
AU - Hebebrand, Johannes
AU - Holm, Lotte
AU - Kriaucioniene, Vilma
AU - Lissner, Lauren
AU - Oppert, Jean Michel
AU - Schindler, Karin
AU - Silva, Analiza Mónica
AU - Woodward, Euan
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - Over the last 10 years the prevalence of obesity across the European continent has in general been rising. With the exception of a few countries where a levelling-off can be perceived, albeit at a high level, this upward trend seems likely to continue. However, considerable country to country variation is noticeable, with the proportion of people with obesity varying by 10% or more. This variation is intriguing and suggests the existence of different profiles of risk or protection factors operating in different countries. The identification of such protection factors could indicate suitable targets for interventions to help manage the obesity epidemic in Europe. This report is the output of a 2-day workshop on the 'Diversity of Obesity in Europe'. The workshop included 14 delegates from 12 different European countries. This report contains the contributions and discussions of the materials and viewpoints provided by these 14 experts; it is not the output of a single mind. However, such is the nature of scientific analysis regarding obesity that it is possible that a different set of 14 experts may have come to a different set of conclusions. Therefore the report should not be seen as a definitive statement of a stable situation. Rather it is a focus for discussion and comment, and a vehicle to drive forward further understanding and management of obesity in Europe.
AB - Over the last 10 years the prevalence of obesity across the European continent has in general been rising. With the exception of a few countries where a levelling-off can be perceived, albeit at a high level, this upward trend seems likely to continue. However, considerable country to country variation is noticeable, with the proportion of people with obesity varying by 10% or more. This variation is intriguing and suggests the existence of different profiles of risk or protection factors operating in different countries. The identification of such protection factors could indicate suitable targets for interventions to help manage the obesity epidemic in Europe. This report is the output of a 2-day workshop on the 'Diversity of Obesity in Europe'. The workshop included 14 delegates from 12 different European countries. This report contains the contributions and discussions of the materials and viewpoints provided by these 14 experts; it is not the output of a single mind. However, such is the nature of scientific analysis regarding obesity that it is possible that a different set of 14 experts may have come to a different set of conclusions. Therefore the report should not be seen as a definitive statement of a stable situation. Rather it is a focus for discussion and comment, and a vehicle to drive forward further understanding and management of obesity in Europe.
KW - Causes
KW - Obesity
KW - Risk factors
U2 - 10.1159/000455952
DO - 10.1159/000455952
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 28190010
AN - SCOPUS:85013104264
VL - 10
SP - 25
EP - 37
JO - Obesity Facts
JF - Obesity Facts
SN - 1662-4025
ER -
ID: 193584738