New US estimate links obesity to 18% of deaths.

Source: NHS Choices: Behind the Headlines

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Date of publication: 16^th August, 2013.

Publication type: Journal article.

In a nutshell: A closer look at the research behind recent headlines which suggested that obesity is killing more people than thought.

Length of publication: 1 webpage.

Some important notes: Follow this link to read the full text of the original research discussed in this article.

 

Assessing body mass index and waist circumference thresholds for intervening to prevent ill health and premature death among adults from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in the UK

Source: NICE

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Date of publication: July 2013.

Publication type: Practice guidance.

In a nutshell: This NICE guidance assesses how body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference adults among adults from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in the UK links to the risk of a range of non-communicable diseases.

Length of publication: 50 pages.

Just a few extra pounds increases heart failure risk

Source: NHS Choices: Behind the headlines.

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Date of publication: 26^th June, 2013.

Publication type: News item.

In a nutshell: A closer at the research behind a recent news story which suggested that even a small weight gain could have significant impact upon one’s health.

Length of publication: 1 webpage.

Some important notes: Follow this link to read the full text of the original research paper discussed in this article.

An update on the government’s approach to tackling obesity.

Source: National Audit Office.

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Date of publication: July 2012.

Publication type: Report.

In a nutshell: This document provides an update to the government’s approach to tackling obesity and related costs in England by 2020.

Length of publication: 38 pages.

Obesity reduction within a generation: the dual roles of prevention and treatment.

Title: Obesity reduction within a generation: the dual roles of prevention and treatment.

Source: Obesity, 2011, 19 (10), p. 2107-2110.

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Date of publication: October, 2011.

Publication type: Report.

In a nutshell: A brief look at the growing obesity problem in the United States of America and how the US government plans to tackle this difficult  issue  in coming years.

Length of publication: 4 pages.

Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.

“Tidal wave” of sleep disorders.

Title: “Tidal wave” of sleep disorders.

Source: BBC News.

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Date of publication: 6th October, 2011.

Publication type: News item.

In a nutshell: This news item highlights the increasing problem of sleep disorders in obese and overweight people and looks at the personal experiences of patients at sleep clinics in Scotland.

Length of publication: 1 webpage.

 

Fat, pregnant or both?

Title: Fat, pregnant or both?

Source: BBC News

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Date of publication: 26th August, 2011.

Publication type: News item.

In a nutshell: Pregnancy is said to be a time when women pay more attention to their diet, but many still become overweight during this time.  Bridget Benelam from the British Nutrition Foundation states that there needs to be clearer weight control advice for women during pregnancy, suggesting that NICE guidelines issued last year are not enough.

Length of publication: 1 page.

 Acknowledgement: Follow this link to access the NICE guidance referred to in this article.

Time spent obese linked to health risks.

Title: Time spent obese linked to health risks.

Source: NHS Choices

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Date of publication: 23rd August, 2011.

Publication type: News Item.

In a nutshell: A closer look at the research study behind recent headline claims that the length of time spent obese should be taken into account when examining the health effects of obesity.

Length of publication: 1 page.

Some important notes: To read the abstract for the original research study, please follow this link.  Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.

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Parental perceptions of weight status in children: the Gateshead Millennium Study.

Title: Parental perceptions of weight status in children: the Gateshead Millennium Study.

Source: International Journal of Obesity, 2011, 35, p. 953-962.

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Date of publication: July, 2011.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: A qualitative study to examine parents’ perceptions of weight status in children and explore parental understanding and attitudes of the issues surrounding overweight and obesity in children.

Length of publication: 10 pages.

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Demand for bariatric ambulances “on the rise”.

Title: Demand for bariatric ambulances “on the rise”.

Source: BBC News.

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Date of publication: 27th July, 2011.

Publication type: News item.

In a nutshell: The leading charity, St. John’s Ambulance, has stated that the number of patients requiring its bariatric vehicles around England has steadily increased over the last 4 years.  The charity is now investing in additional vehicles to maintain this service for patients.

Length of publication: 1 page.