Handbook of Obesity, Second Edition

Name: Hand book of obesity
Item: Handbook of Obesity: Etiology and Pathophysiology
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by Claude Bouchard and W.P.T. James

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Book Overview

Provides an up-to-date overview of obesity, its research and clinical components. The text details topics ranging from historical perspectives, definitions and measurement to the aetiology, pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of obesity. It covers the effect of obesity on various conditions, such as diabetes, gout, arthritis, and heart, pulmonary and gallbladder disease, as well as pregnancy. The book also presents preventative and treatment measures with exercise, diet, drugs and surgery.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0824798996

ISBN13:9780824798994

Release Date:September 1997

Publisher:CRC Press

Length:1032 Pages

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Basic Sciences Clinical Endocrinology Endocrinology & Metabolism Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Internal Medicine Medical Medical Books Medicine

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