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    <title>Obesity epidemiology</title>
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    <namePart>Hu, Frank B.</namePart>
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  <abstract>This work offers practical information about the methodology of epidemiologic studies of obesity. The first section considers the definition and measurement of obesity and the designs of epidemiologic studies, while the next two sections address the consequences and determinants of obesity.</abstract>
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  <note type="statement of responsibility">Frank B. Hu.</note>
  <note>Includes bibliographical references and index.</note>
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    <topic>Obesity</topic>
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    <topic>Epidemiology</topic>
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    <topic>Complications</topic>
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    <topic>Obesity</topic>
    <topic>Risk factors</topic>
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    <topic>Obesity</topic>
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