Prevalence of obesity recorded in primary care
Conclusions This study confirmed that prevalence of obesity is underestimated, mainly because it is inadequately recorded in clinical histories; that prevalence increases in the presence of other risk factors; and that there is a significant variability in data collection between healthcare professionals.
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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