International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 534

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Recommended approach of the obese Greek military personnel

Elias E. Mazokopakis
  • Elias E. Mazokopakis
  • Department of Internal Medicine, Naval Hospital of Crete, Chania, Greece.
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Christos M. Karefilakis
  • Christos M. Karefilakis
  • Department of Internal Medicine, Naval Hospital of Crete, Chania, Greece.
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Ioannis K. Starakis
  • Ioannis K. Starakis
  • Department of Internal Medicine, Patras University Hospital, Rion-Patras, Greece.
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  •  Accepted: 10 May 2009
  •  Published: 30 May 2009

Abstract

The worldwide “escalating epidemic” of obesity merits a high priority for preventive strategies in the Greek Armed Forces. In this report a brief realistic approach of the overweight Greek military personnel based on new developments is presented.

Key words: Obesity, military personnel,  Greek

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