RT Journal
A1 Ma J, Xiao L, Stafford RS
T1 UNderdiagnosis of obesity in adults in us outpatient settings
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 2009
FD February 9
VO 169
IS 3
SP 312
OP 316
DO 10.1001/archinternmed.2008.582
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2008.582
AB 
Obesity affects nearly 32%—more than 60 million—American adults.1 The obesity epidemic imposes an enormous cost on the nation's health2 and economy.3 Evidence-based clinical guidelines recommend that treatment for obesity incorporates a 2-step process: assessment and management.4 Routine screening and accurate diagnosis are among the first steps leading to proper treatment. However, research on obesity screening and diagnosis in US outpatient settings is limited.