Globalization and Health (Sep 2006)

Lessons from a small country about the global obesity crisis

  • Yach Derek,
  • Brownell Kelly D

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1744-8603-2-11
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 1
p. 11

Abstract

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Abstract Developed countries had high obesity rates before the problem was taken seriously and hence the genesis must be seen in retrospect. Developing countries offer a clear view of causal factors but also opportunities for prevention, which must focus on both food and physical activity environments.