Obesity as a Disease.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2017.08.004.
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Abstract
Obesity is a complex disease with many causal factors, associated with multiple comorbidities that contribute to significant morbidity and mortality. It is a highly prevalent disease that poses an enormous health and economic burden to society. This article reviews the mechanisms of obesity and its related comorbidities.
Medical subject headings
- Health Status
- Obesity
- Primary Prevention