Resumen
The global prevalence of obesity has increased at an alarming rate, particularly in the highly developed countries of North America and Europe. This excess adiposity is associated with various negative psychosocial impacts and is a primary cause of disability, reduced economic productivity, and shortened life spans [1,2]. Obese individuals are also at increased risk for a number of serious comorbidities such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, gall bladder disease, sleep apnea, and some cancers [3-7].
Idioma original | English |
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Título de la publicación alojada | Adipose Tissue and Inflammation |
Editorial | CRC Press |
Páginas | 23-45 |
Número de páginas | 23 |
ISBN (versión digital) | 9781420091311 |
ISBN (versión impresa) | 9781420091304 |
Estado | Published - ene. 1 2009 |
Nota bibliográfica
Publisher Copyright:© 2010 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Medicine