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ea0032p765 | Obesity | ECE2013

Evaluation of the prevalence of obesity and overweight in the Belarus within the Framework of the National Campaign ‘Early Detection and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus’

Shepelkevich Alla , Salko Olha , Holodova Helen , Lobashova Veronika , Bilodid Irina , Pedchenets Lyudmila , Kovshik Lyudmila , Tulupova Mariya , Grigorovich Artur , Zalesskaya Olha , Selivanov Vladimir

The rapidly increasing epidemic of obesity is one of the most challenging dilemmas facing endocrinologists all over the world today. The aim of our research was within the framework of the National Campaign ‘Early Detection and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus’ to evaluate the prevalence of obesity and overweight in the Belarusian population.Materials and methods: The Campaign involved opportunistic screening of individuals applying to th...