Perceptions of body size, obesity threat and the willingness to lose weight among black South African adults: a qualitative study

Abstract Background The obesity epidemic is associated with rising rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among adults, particularly in countries undergoing rapid urbanisation and nutrition transition. This study explored the perceptions of body size, obesity risk awareness, and the willingness to lo...

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Principais autores:	Kufre Joseph Okop, Ferdinand C. Mukumbang, Thubelihle Mathole, Naomi Levitt, Thandi Puoane
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado:	BMC 2016-04-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Assuntos:	Obesity Overweight Weight loss Weight gain Body image Risk perception
Acceso en liña:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3028-7
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