Body Mass Index of Freshman University Students
J. Brooks Jackson1, Brooks Jackson, IA 52242-1101
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About the Journal
Overweight is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI), or weight-to-weight ratio, greater than or equal to 25 and lower than 30, while obesity is defined as having a BMI equal to or greater than 30. Overweight usually leads to obesity. Obesity is a growing health problem wherever someone has accumulated more body fat that it'd have a negative impact on their health. It usually results from overeating, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise. In today’s world with increasing addiction to high-calorie foods, increasing urbanization and changing modes of transportation, obesity has rapidly increased in the last few decades, around the world. The Journal of Obesity and Medical Complications is involved in publishing the health issues as a result of obesity, which is presented as major public health epidemic in both the developed and the developing world.
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- The journal’s aim is to discuss and create awareness among the public about the increased risk and incidence of obesity, which is affecting people of all age groups and incomes.
- The journal’s scope deals better understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity and to improve the lives of those affected through research, education and advocacy.
- The journal also provides an insight into advancing the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of obesity.Reasons to PublishGlobal readershipBoffin Access journal boast expert Editorial Board who help in with quality decision-making, choosing referees and reviewing manuscripts playing a key role in providing quality knowledge to the world.Fast publication: Processing in 21 working daysPromoting published articles on social mediaCopyright retainment is provided to authors licensing the article under creative commons licenseBoffin Access journals follow a higher standard of double blinded peer review, thereby subjecting the articles to quality peer review process.Accepted articles will be published online as PDF versions, HTML, video files, Infographics, Audio files and curated web content.Content is published without any space constraints.Article typesJournal of Obesity and Medical Complications accepts Original research papers, Reviews, Perspectives, Rapid Communication, Short Communications, Mini reviews and Commentaries etc.
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Obesity
Overture to Obesity & Overweight
Current research on Obesity
Genetic Obesity
Non-Syndromic Genetic Obesity
Impact of obesity on cancer
Obesity in Teens and Adolescents
Obesity- Health Risks
Complications of obesity
Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity & Cardiac issues
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Obesity & Metabolic Disorders
Obesity & Public Health
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Benha University, Egypt
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Virginia State University, United States
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