Obesity Management, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice, 1st Edition
Authors :
Vanessa Diaz & Ann Rodden
Date of Publication: 06/2009
The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk fa ...view more
The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions.
The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions.
https://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/obesity-management-an-issue-of-primary-care-clinics-in-office-practice-9781437705331.html116610Obesity Management, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practicehttps://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9781437705331_1.jpg65.9987.99USDInStock/Medicine and Surgery/Primary Care / General Practice/Books/Clinics Review Articles992952550395612838137337499285145120The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions. The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions.USD00add-to-cart97814377053312011 and earlierProfessionalBy Vanessa Diaz, MD, MS and Ann Rodden, DO, MS20091BookOtherSaunders24029 Jun 2009PRINT ON DEMAND - DELIVERY CAN TAKE UP TO 10 DAYSBy <STRONG>Vanessa Diaz</STRONG>, MD, MS and <STRONG>Ann Rodden</STRONG>, DO, MSClinicsThe Clinics: Internal MedicineNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
