ABC of Obesity

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Del 57 i serien ABC Series

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Beskrivning

Obesity is a hugely expensive and increasing problem worldwide, leading to disability, reproductive problems, depression and accelerated metabolic and vascular diseases in a large proportion of men, women and children. The ABC of Obesity is a new guide which will aid its effective management, addressing issues such as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery. Recent evidence is used to highlight frequent problems, successful treatment options, and the most common causes. Written by leading experts, this is a widely accessible text and an indispensable guide for all general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are involved in the treatment and research of this common condition.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-05-08
Mått:216 x 272 x 5 mm
Vikt:227 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:ABC Series
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:9781405136747

Utforska kategorier

Sjukdomar och rubbningar inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Naveed Sattar Professor of Metabolic Medicine, University of GlasgowMike Lean Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow; Visiting Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Otago; Consultant Physician, Glasgow Royal Infirmary; and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Research, Food Standards Agency, London

Innehållsförteckning

Contributors viiForeword ix1 Obesity—time to wake up 1David Haslam, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean2 Assessment of obesity and its clinical implications 4Thang S Han, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean3 Management: Part I—Behaviour change, diet, and activity 8Alison Avenell, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean4 Management: Part II—Drugs 12Mike Lean, Nick Finer5 Management: Part III—Surgery 16John G Kral6 Strategies for preventing obesity 20Mike Lean, Jose Lara, James O Hill7 Risk factors for diabetes and coronary heart disease 24Sarah H Wild, Christopher D Byrne8 Obesity and vascular disease 27Debbie A Lawlor, Mike Lean, Naveed Sattar9 Obesity and cancer 31Donald C McMillan, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean, Colin S McArdle10 Obesity and reproduction 34Jane E Ramsay, Ian Greer, Naveed Sattar11 Childhood obesity 38John J Reilly, David Wilson12 Obesity—can we turn the tide? 42Mike Lean, Laurence Gruer, George Alberti, Naveed SattarIndex 47