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Body image satisfaction and weight concerns among a Mediterranean adult population

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ID15364014
AuthorsMaria del Mar Bibiloni (0000-0001-8926-9206, Universitat de les Illes Balears, corresponding author), Josep Ll Coll, Jordi Pich (Universitat de les Illes Balears), Antoni Pons (0000-0003-2447-3868, Universitat de les Illes Balears), Josep A Tur (0000-0002-6940-0761, Universitat de les Illes Balears)
Year2017
Volume17
Issue1
Pages39-39
Publication date2017-01-06
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-016-3919-7
PMID28061761
OpenAlexW2571270880
LanguageEN
Citations received18
References cited42

Most of studied population reported body image dissatisfaction, but half of them are not worried about it. Women were more concerned about their body weight status. Practice of physical activity is a positive factor in self-perception. Holistic strategies are needed to avoid promoting unreal bodies, as well as the acceptance of the real body image

Biostatistics · Body weight · Environmental health · Mediterranean climate · Pathology · Population · Public health · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Epidemiology · Internal Medicine

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Unique citing works18
Citations per year2,25
Citation span2018 - 2025 (8)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16

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