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Association between obesity, quality of life, physical activity and health service utilization in primary care patients with osteoarthritis
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 01/30/08

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Rosemann T et al. - The results display a strong association of QoL and BMI, resulting in increased use of the health care system. Thus, the study emphasizes the need for appropriate approaches in primary care to break the vicious circle of overweight, depression, decreasing physical inactivity and decreasing QoL.

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