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Obesity (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Obesity (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Series: Health and Medical Issues Today
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This book explores what obesity is, its causes and implications for
health, and the many issues and controversies surrounding it, both
in the medical community and within society as a whole. Obesity is
defined as the state of having a body mass index (BMI) greater than
30. Although it may be easy to identify what obesity is, however,
identifying its causes and effects can be more challenging.
Genetic, hormonal, environmental, and behavioral factors all play a
role in defining our weight, and the consequences of obesity go far
beyond medical complications, to include impacts on psychological
well-being and social health, and how we think about and address
this growing epidemic has become just as controversial as it is
important. This second edition of Obesity offers a wealth of new
information and features. Coverage of genetic and hormonal causes
of obesity has been greatly expanded, as has discussion of
medications and surgical techniques to manage obesity. The book
reflects our expanded scientific understanding of obesity and
delves into medical and societal debates about weight that have
emerged in recent years. Also new in this edition is a collection
of case studies, each of which helps to make the topics discussed
in the book more accessible to readers.
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