International textbook of obesity:
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester Wiley ©2001
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
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 by the world's experts looking at epidemiology, causes, current research and management. * Gives an up-to-date account of the field * Edited by a leading expert in the area * Contributions from an impressive array of authors * Chapters at the cutting edge giving new perspectives on the issues This will be a lasting reference work for a wide range of academic and professional health care workers, including obesity research specialists, diabetologists, nutritionists, practising physicians and endocrinologists
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xii, 546 pages)
ISBN:0470852003
9780470852002
0470846739
9780470846735
0471988707
9780471988700
1280555556
9781280555558

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