International Textbook Of Obesity
by Per Björntorp /
2001 / English / PDF
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The prevalence of obesity has now reached such proportions that in
many parts of the world it is one of the most dominant health
problems. Obesity leads to a number of serious diseases such as
type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and
cancer as well as psychological problems and a poor quality of
life. Obesity research is now very active and understanding of the
disease has greatly increased. The International Textbook of
Obesity offers a definitive coverage of the area looking at
epidemiology, causes, current research and management.
The prevalence of obesity has now reached such proportions that in
many parts of the world it is one of the most dominant health
problems. Obesity leads to a number of serious diseases such as
type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and
cancer as well as psychological problems and a poor quality of
life. Obesity research is now very active and understanding of the
disease has greatly increased. The International Textbook of
Obesity offers a definitive coverage of the area looking at
epidemiology, causes, current research and management.
* Gives an up to date account of the field
* Gives an up to date account of the field
* Edited by a leading expert in the area
* Edited by a leading expert in the area
* Contributions from an impressive array of authors including many
from young researchers giving new perspectives on the issues
* Contributions from an impressive array of authors including many
from young researchers giving new perspectives on the issues
This will be a lasting reference for a wide range of academic and
professional health care workers, including obesity research
specialists, diebetologists, nutritionists, practising physicians
and endocrinologists.
This will be a lasting reference for a wide range of academic and
professional health care workers, including obesity research
specialists, diebetologists, nutritionists, practising physicians
and endocrinologists.