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Women who were obese at both 20 years old and currently, as well as those who became obese, have a similar high risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Practitioners should be aware that both persistent and newly obese women are at high risk for NCDs.
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Those who were obese in both moments and women who become obese showed similar high risk.
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The study uses logistic regression models on a large sample size.
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Body mass index trajectories and noncommunicable diseases in women: The role of leisure time physical activity
André O. Werneck et al. · American Journal of Human Biology · 2020
DOI 10.1002/ajhb.23492
cross-sectional · n=15628Cited 20×
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