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Rates of obesity are projected to continue to increase, with severe obesity expected to be the most common body mass index category for women in the coming decade.
Practitioners should be aware of the increasing prevalence of obesity among women and its implications for health.
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Rates of obesity have climbed over the past few decades and are projected to continue to increase, with severe obesity expected to be the most common body mass index category for women in the coming decade.
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The claim is based on a review of evidence regarding obesity trends.
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Weight Management Through a Woman’s Life Stages: A Practical Evidence-Based Guide
Cecilia Scholcoff et al. · Journal of Women s Health · 2025
DOI 10.1177/15409996251405062
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