Think Tank on Enhancing Obesity Research at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Executive Summary

Overweight and obesity affect all segments of the population at alarming rates. This document summarizes the findings of a 2-day think tank conducted by NHLBI in March 2003. This session brought together leading experts on the issue from the academic, consumer and professional communities. This Executive Summay highlights key conclusions of the Think Tank on the magnitude of the problem, and the relationship of obesity to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.

Item No.: 04-OBESTHINKEXSUMM
Availability: PDF (212 kb) (Information about file types)
Format: NHLBI produced publications : Color
Page Count: 44 pages
Subject: Obesity and Physical Activity-Other
Audience: Health Professionals
Language: English
Size: 8.5 in. X 11 in.
Date of Publication: 2004

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