Résumé :
|
[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST R0xJpdZi. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. The association of obesity with mortality was investigated in population-based samples of Micronesian Nauruans (n=1,400), Melanesian Fijians (n=1,279), and Indian Fijians (n=1,182), over 10 years from 1982 in Nauru, and 11 years from 1980 in Fiji. At the end of follow-up, vital status was known for all Nauruans and all but 3.5% of Fijians. Mortality rates were higher in Nauru than Fiji, and in Melanesians than Indians. The mean body mass index of decedents was similar to or less than (Nauruan men, p
|