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M= entors:
K= evin Volpp, PhD, MD
Jalpa A. Doshi, PhD
By Sunita Desai
08/10/07
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SUMR 2007 Projects
•Testing Strategies for Weight Loss=
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•Methods for Measurement of Adheren= ce with Biological Agents for Rheumat= oid Arthritis Using Administrative Databases
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Testing Strategies for Weight Loss
–PI: Kevin Volpp MD, PhD
–Research Coordinator: Laurie Norton
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Testing Strategies for Weight Loss
•Background on Obesity:
–Definition obesityà BMI > 30
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–Prevalence of obesity has reached epide= mic proportions
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-Obesity is a risk factor for many diseases = and health conditions such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension and respiratory problems
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-Direct and indirect costs of obesity are significant
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Obesity Trend= s* Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1990, 1998, 2006
(*BMI ³30, or about 30 lbs. overwe= ight for 5’4” person)
2006
1990
No Data        = ;  <10%        = ;   10%–14%     15%–19%        = ;   20%–24%        = ;  25%–29%        = ;   ≥30% 
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