Dawes M G
J R Coll Gen Pract. 1984 Jun;34(263):328-30.
Body mass index was determined for 953 subjects, randomly selected from the electoral roll of a town in south-west England. Morbidity was estimated using a questionnaire.The prevalence of obesity (body mass index < 28) was 21 per cent for males and 22 per cent for females. Overall morbidity was significantly increased in obese females. The three main disease groups that were more prevalent in both the obese males and females were hypertension, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders.
从英格兰西南部一个城镇的选民名单中随机选取了953名受试者,测定了他们的体重指数。通过问卷调查估算发病率。肥胖(体重指数<28)的患病率男性为21%,女性为22%。肥胖女性的总体发病率显著增加。肥胖男性和女性中更普遍的三个主要疾病组是高血压、心血管疾病和肌肉骨骼疾病。