Clinical Obesity in Adults and Children

Clinical Obesity in Adults and Children
ISBN-10
1405143665
ISBN-13
9781405143660
Category
Medical
Pages
504
Language
English
Published
2008-04-15
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Peter G. Kopelman, Ian D. Caterson, William H. Dietz

Description

Highly Commended in the 2006 British Medical AssociationBook Awards (Endocrinology) This Second Edition brings together more than 20 internationallyrecognized experts in the field to provide a timely review ofcurrent knowledge. The text remains an invaluable resource for allhealthcare professionals involved in the care of patients who areobese. New features of this Second Edition include: Addition of two new co-editors – Professor Bill Dietz,USA and Professor Ian Caterson, Australia Increased number of contributors from around the globe –providing a truly international perspective Includes new information about the causes of obesity, itscomplications and new (and novel) methods of prevention andtreatment Reorganized into sections that address obesity and its socialand cultural aspects, biology, associated diseases, life stages(pediatric and adult), management, and environmental and policyapproaches

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