title: The public health burden of obesity in Missouri.
abstract: The prevalence of obesity continues to rise in Missouri, affecting all age groups, genders and races. The consequences of obesity range from economic and physical burdens to psychological and social manifestations, impacting an individual's quality of life. Among obese individuals, there is a major impact on health with increased likelihood of developing diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Integration of community efforts and support from healthcare providers may be beneficial for obesity prevention and control.
authors.forename: Nisreen H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Kabeer
authors.forename: Eduardo J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Simoes
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D003710:Demography; D006801:Humans; D008923:Missouri / Q000453:epidemiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010819:Physician's Role; D015995:Prevalence; D011634:Public Health; D011788:Quality of Life