• Changes in body mass index and waist circumference and concurrent mortality among Swedish women 

      Roswall, Nina; Li, Yingjun; Sandin, Sven; Ström, Peter; Adami, Hans Olov; Weiderpass, Elisabete (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-01)
      Objective:<br>Most studies on obesity and mortality use a single anthropometric measure. Less is known about the effects of weight change on mortality. This study examined changes in body mass index (DBMI) and waist circumference (DWC) and subsequent all-cause and cause-specific mortal ity.<br>Methods:<br>The study was conducted in the Women’s Lifestyle and Health cohort, using self-reported ...
    • Determinants of long-term weight change among middle-aged Swedish women 

      El Reda, Darline; Ström, Peter; Sandin, Sven; Oh, Jin-Kyoung; Adami, Hans Olov; Löf, Marie; Weiderpass, Elisabete (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-07)
      Objective:<br> To describe the determinants of 12‐year weight change among middle‐aged women in Sweden. <br>Methods:<br> In 1991/1992, 49,259 women across Sweden were recruited into a cohort. In 2003, 34,402 (73%) completed follow‐up. Lifestyle and health characteristics including weight were collected, and 12‐year weight change and substantial weight gain (≥+5.0 kg) were calculated; association ...