Obesity Management, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

Vanessa Diaz (Author), Ann Rodden (Author)

9781437705331, Elsevier Health Sciences

Hardback, published 29 June 2009

240 pages
28 x 19 x 2.1 cm, 0.41 kg

The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions.

Subject Areas: General practice [MBPC]