Obesity: A Review of Pathogenesis and Management Strategies

The prevalence of obesity in the developed world is increasing. Approximately 23% of adult Canadians (5.5 million people) are obese. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing several comorbid diseases, ranging from cardiovascular diseases to cholelithiasis and nonalcoholic fatty liv...

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Main Authors: Brinderjit Kaila, Maitreyi Raman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/609039
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