Outputs (2)

Obesity and disability - a short review (2006)
Journal Article
Ells, L., Lang, R., Shield, J., Wilkinson, J., Lidstone, J., Coulton, S., & Summerbell, C. (2006). Obesity and disability - a short review. Obesity Reviews, 7(4), 341-345. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-789x.2006.00233.x

The prevalence of both obesity and disability is increasing globally and there is now growing evidence to suggest that these two health priorities may be linked. This paper explores the evidence linking obesity to muscular-skeletal conditions, mental... Read More about Obesity and disability - a short review.

Independent associations between weight status and disability in adults: Results from the health survey for England (2006)
Journal Article
Lidstone, J., Ells, L., Finn, P., Whittaker, V., Wilkinson, J., & Summerbell, C. (2006). Independent associations between weight status and disability in adults: Results from the health survey for England. Public Health, 120(5), 412-417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2005.12.003

Objectives: While direct links between obesity and some illnesses are well-established, there is a relative paucity of research on associations between obesity and disabilities. The aim of this study was to test for significant associations between o... Read More about Independent associations between weight status and disability in adults: Results from the health survey for England.