2020
DOI: 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001481
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Estimating the proportion of overweight soldiers in the Australian Army by combat uniform waist size

Abstract: IntroductionRecent studies have shown an increasing number of overweight and obese members serving in many armies. Overweight and obesity can be estimated using either body mass index or waist circumference measures. The aim of this research was to estimate the proportion of the Australian Army considered to be overweight and obese by waist circumference using the proxy measure of issued combat uniform waist size.MethodThe Australian Army has been progressively replacing combat uniforms with a new uniform desi… Show more

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