Trends in the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity among Chinese adults between 1993 and 2015.

Shujing MaBo XiLiu YangJiahong SunMin ZhaoPascal Bovet

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2020)

The prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity increased markedly among Chinese adults during the past two decades. Weight control programs and public health measures to address the societal causes of obesity should be strengthened.

Keyphrases

weight loss
weight gain
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
public health
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
physical activity
body mass index
risk factors
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle