Policy Brief: Obesity Update 2012

The obesity epidemic slowed down in several OECD countries during the past three years. Rates grew less that previously projected, or did not grow at all, according to new data from ten OECD countries. However, rates remain high and social disparities in obesity are unabated.

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Obesity Update 2012: Key facts - SPAIN

Adult obesity rates in Spain are higher than the OECD average, and child rates are amongst the highest in the OECD.

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Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - Spain Key Facts

Adult obesity rates in Spain are higher than the OECD average, but child rates are amongst the highest in the OECD. Two out of 3 men are overweight and 1 in 6 people are obese in Spain.

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Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2010 - Eco-Salud OCDE 2010: España en comparación

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