Obesity
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Description:
In 2002, the MEPS-HC started providing information on the body mass index (BMI) for both children and adults. Using this measure, analyses can be performed on obesity issues. |
Data tables:
No obesity-related tables are available on the Household Component Summary Tables platform at this time.
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Analytic tools:
No obesity-related items are available with the MEPSnet query tool at this time.
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AHRQ Podcasts:
Healthcare 411 Series:
Rising Health Care Costs Related to Obesity
01:02 (MM:SS)
Healthcare 411 Series:
Rising Obesity Rates
01:01 (MM:SS)
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Publications: Publications are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
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Heart Disease among Elderly Americans: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2010
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Statistical Brief #409
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Heart Disease among Near Elderly Americans: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2010
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Statistical Brief #408
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Obesity in America: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population Age 20 and Older, 2009
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Statistical Brief #364
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Trends in Health Care Expenditures by Body Mass Index (BMI) Category for Adults in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2001 and 2006
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Statistical Brief #247
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Overweight and Obese Elderly and Near Elderly in the United States, 2002: Estimates for the Noninstitutionalized Population Age 55 and Older
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Statistical Brief #68
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Trends in Adult Obesity in the United States, 1987 and 2001: Estimates for the Noninstitutionalized Population, Age 20 to 64
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Statistical Brief #37
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The Prevalence of Obesity and Other Chronic Health Conditions among Diabetic Adults in the U.S. Community Population, 2001
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Statistical Brief #34
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