Preventing Chronic Disease | Obesity Prevalence by Occupation in Washington State, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System - CDC

Data that estimate the prevalence of and risk factors for worker obesity by occupation are generally unavailable and could inform the prioritization of workplace wellness programs. The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of obesity by occupation, examine the association of occupational physical activity and a range of health behaviors with obesity, and identify occupations in which workers are at high risk of obesity in Washington State.


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  • SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/13_0219.htm
  • Syndication ID: 10007
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:34 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 12:46 AM

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