In the World Health Organization European Region the prevalence of obesity has risen three fold or more since the 1980s, including countries with traditionally low rates. Overweight and obesity are major risk factor for the development of chronic diseases and mortality .
This continuing increase in the prevalence of obesity has significant health implications. Obesity is associated with increased risk of a number of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, while being overweight is associated with increased risk of diabetes (type 2).
Overweight and obesity is also a major health problem in Turkish adults. Increasing prevalence of obesity is influenced by changes in lifestyle (especially low physical activity) and nutritional habits (regional energy dense foods).
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