WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE TOPIC?
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Excess weight is one of the factors most likely to increase the morbidity and mortality of chronic diseases, most likely to impair quality of life, and most likely to raise health costs.
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The prevalence of excess weight has risen worldwide since the start of record-keeping.
WHAT DOES THIS STUDY ADD?
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The prevalences of overweight, obesity, and morbid obesity in Spain increased 0.28% per year (P = .004), 0.50% per year (P < .001), and 0.030% per year (P = .006) in men and 0.10% per year (P = .123), 0.25% per year (P =