Abstract
Obesity has become a major public health problem [1]. It is currently estimated that more than 1.6 billion adults worldwide are overweight [body mass index (BMI) >25] and 400 million are obese (BMI >30). The incidence of obesity in children is also very high [1]. The obesity epidemic is attributed mainly to excessive intake of foods rich in fat and sugar, and lack of exercise [1]. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, cancer, and various diseases; therefore, there is enormous interest in understanding the pathogenesis of obesity [1, 2].
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Metabolic Basis of Obesity |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 69-88 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781441916068 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)