作者: Marjolein Haftenberger , Gert Mensink , Anja Schienkiewitz , Thomas Lampert , Christa Scheidt-Nave
DOI: 10.1007/S00103-012-1656-3
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摘要: The increase in overweight and obesity is a worldwide health problem. first wave of the "German Health Interview Examination Survey for Adults" (DEGS1), conducted from 2008 through 2011, provides current data about among adults Germany. Within DEGS1, representative sample 18- to 79-year-old population was interviewed with regard relevant issues physically examined (n = 7,116). From measurements body height weight, mass index (BMI) calculated, which used define (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m(2)) ≥ 30 kg/m(2)). Results are stratified gender, age group, socioeconomic status region compared results German National 1998 (GNHIES98) Surveys 1990/92. According 67.1% men 53.0% women overweight. prevalence has not changed GNHIES98. obesity, however, risen substantially, especially men: GNHIES98, 18.9% 22.5% were obese, these figures 23.3% 23.9%, respectively. occurred young adults. An English full-text version this article available at SpringerLink as supplemental.