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Standards and classification

A perspective on the 'obesity epidemic

Bibliographic Data

ID4589986
AuthorsStuart G Nicholl (0000-0003-0485-9069, University of Ottawa, corresponding author), Stuart G Nicholls
Year2013
Volume87
Pages9-15
Publication date2013-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2013.03.009
PMID23631773
OpenAlexW2031665241
LanguageEN
Citations received18
References cited55

Context (archaeology · Epistemology · Geography · Obesity · Objectivity (philosophy · Pathology · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Population · Sociology · Standardization · Variation (astronomy · Computer Science · Demography · Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention · Law · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Artificial Intelligence

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Citations per year1,38
Citation span2013 - 2026 (14)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 18
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