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The prevalence of obesity among primary care patients increased from 39.2% in 2017 to 40.7% in 2019.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the rising obesity rates among their patients.
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Among 138 682 patients, prevalence of obesity increased from 39.2% in 2017 to 40.7% in 2019.
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Based on a large cohort study design.
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Weight Loss Treatment and Longitudinal Weight Change Among Primary Care Patients With Obesity
James Henderson et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2024
DOI 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.56183
cohort · n=146959Cited 16×
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