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01-02-2008 | Editorial

Prevention of obesity and physical inactivity–a socio-cultural challenge

Author: Katharina Meyer

Published in: Journal of Public Health | Issue 1/2008

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Over the past 10 years, the prevalence of obesity has markedly increased in European countries (WHO 2004). In parallel, sedentary lifestyles and insufficient physical activity are common in about two-thirds of adult populations (WHO 2002). As obesity is the result of an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, both eating and exercise patterns must be taken into account. The question is: How can we treat the obesity epidemic and begin to reduce the prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity within the populations concerned? …

WHO (2002) World Health Report 2002–Reducing risks, promoting healthy life. WHO, Geneva. pp 61, 218–219, 226–227. Available from http://www.who.int/whr/en

WHO (2004) Global strategy on diet, physical activity and health. WHO, Geneva. Available from http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/en

Title: Prevention of obesity and physical inactivity–a socio-cultural challenge
Author: Katharina Meyer
Publication date: 01-02-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Public Health / Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-007-0155-8

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