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A Demographic Profile of Obesity in the Adult and Veteran US Populations in 2008

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  • Mary Bollinger

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  • P. Johnelle Sparks & Mary Bollinger, 2011. "A Demographic Profile of Obesity in the Adult and Veteran US Populations in 2008," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 30(2), pages 211-233, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:poprpr:v:30:y:2011:i:2:p:211-233
    DOI: 10.1007/s11113-010-9186-x
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