Global Health Complications of Obesity

Global Health Complications of Obesity
ISBN-10
0128197528
ISBN-13
9780128197523
Category
Medical
Pages
480
Language
English
Published
2020-04-01
Publisher
Elsevier
Authors
Jahangir Moini, Raheleh Ahangari, Mohtashem Samsam

Description

Global Health Complications of Obesity presents a valuable resource for research scientists and clinicians by covering the burden of obesity and related diseases and serving as a starting point for in-depth discussions in academic settings and for obesity-treatment specialists. Obesity is associated with a statistically higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and many other diseases. This succinct resource focuses on the current data, research and management of obesity. It is essential reading for healthcare professionals, endocrinologists, nutritionists, public health students and medical students. Presents clinical cases, key terms and targeted references Addresses diseases including diabetes, cancer, hypertension, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, infertility, renal failure and depression Provides a link to new knowledge that is ideal for both researchers and clinicians

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