Finding ‘big shots’ – spatial analyses of obesity among Swiss male conscripts 2010-2012

Background Rising levels of obesity are important public-health concern worldwide. The purpose of this presentation is to describe, for the first time, spatial patterning of obesity across small areas in Switzerland by analysing georeferenced medical examination records of Swiss conscripts. Methods Complete 2010-2012 compulsory conscription records were provided by the Swiss Army. Obesity (defined as BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) was the main outcome …