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Obesity has increased from 30.5% during 1999–2000 to 41.9% during 2017–2020.
Health practitioners should be aware of the rising obesity rates when designing interventions.
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Obesity has increased markedly, from 30.5% during the period of 1999–2000 to 41.9% during the period 2017–2020.
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The claim is based on statistical data over a significant time period.
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Pain Related to Obesity
Barbara DeLateur · 2024
DOI 10.1093/med/9780197649176.003.0028
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