Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství
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Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství · Jan 2011
Review[Obesity, body mass index, waist circumference and mortality].
Obesity belongs to civilization diseases with its incidence and prevalence increasing all over the world. Complications of obesity represent a serious socioeconomic problem. ⋯ Slight overweight in old age is associated with reduced total mortality risk. Simple evaluation of obesity via calculation of body mass index and measurement of waist circumference can be carried out in every medical consulting room.