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Observations on obesity: Subjective impressions of 108 consecutive patients as to the causes of their obesity

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One hundred and eight consecutive obese patients were asked why they thought they were overweight. Fifty percent of this group readily admitted that the reason for their obesity was dietary excesses. An additional 15%, although blaming their obesity primarily on other factors, admitted overeating. Popularly held reasons for obesity such as pregnancies, the menopause, heredity and glandular disturbances accounted for only 18% of the answers.

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  1. Obesity Clinic, Welfare Island Dispensary, Metropolitan Hospital Division, New york City

    E. Philip Gelvin, Thomas H. McGavack & Samuel Kenigsberg

  2. Research Unit, New York Medical College, Flower-fifth Avenue Hospital, New york City

    E. Philip Gelvin, Thomas H. McGavack & Samuel Kenigsberg

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Gelvin, E.P., McGavack, T.H. & Kenigsberg, S. Observations on obesity: Subjective impressions of 108 consecutive patients as to the causes of their obesity. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 20, 200–202 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02881319

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