Global Health Complications of Obesity

• Author : Jahangir Moini,Raheleh Ahangari,Mohtashem Samsam,Carrie Miller
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 01 June 2020

Global Health Complications of Obesity presents a valuable resource for research scientists and clinicians by covering the burden of obesity and related diseases and serving as a starting point for in-depth discussions in academic settings and for obesity-treatment specialists. Obesity is associated with a statistically higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and many other diseases. This succinct resource focuses on the current data, research and management of obesity. It is essential reading for healthcare professionals, endocrinologists,

• Author : Jahangir Moini,Raheleh Ahangari,Carrie Miller,Mohtashem Samsam
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 01 April 2020

Global Health Complications of Obesity presents a valuable resource for research scientists and clinicians by covering the burden of obesity and related diseases and serving as a starting point for in-depth discussions in academic settings and for obesity-treatment specialists. Obesity is associated with a statistically higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and many other diseases. This succinct resource focuses on the current data, research and management of obesity. It is essential reading for healthcare professionals, endocrinologists,

• Author : Paramjit S. Tappia,Bram Ramjiawan,Naranjan S. Dhalla
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 17 January 2020

​According to the World Health Organization, the epidemic of global obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight, over 650 million of which were obese. Being overweight and obese has been linked to a number of non-communicable, chronic diseases. Pathophysiology of Obesity-Induced Health Complications is a compilation of review articles dedicated to describe co-morbidities associated with obesity. The wide range that is covered is of significant interest to basic research scientists, clinicians and graduate students who are

• Author : World Health Organization
• Publisher : World Health Organization
• Release : 19 June 2021

This report issues a call for urgent action to combat the growing epidemic of obesity, which now affects developing and industrialized countries alike. Adopting a public health approach, the report responds to both the enormity of health problems associated with obesity and the notorious difficulty of treating this complex, multifactorial disease. With these problems in mind, the report aims to help policy-makers introduce strategies for prevention and management that have the greatest chance of success. The importance of prevention as

• Author : Judith Wylie-Rosett,Sunil S. Jhangiani
• Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
• Release : 02 April 2015

Globalization and economic progress has been accompanied with an increase in the incidence of obesity, cardiovascular disease and other non-communicable illnesses worldwide among populations in some countries. Obesity and Disease examines how these rising epidemics of obesity and other lifestyle problems are changing health guidelines globally - from directing health care professionals on how to care for individuals to encouraging them to embrace the interconnected systems involved in chronic disease risk management, prevention and treatment. With a focus on systems,

• Author : Gurinder Shahi,Bethi Luu
• Publisher : Lulu.com
• Release : 19 December 2008

This book is an edited compilation of topical review essays addressing emerging issues, concerns and opportunities in global health.

• Author : Carol Holtz
• Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Release : 30 May 2012

This revised edition equips students with up-to-date information on a variety of global health topics and perspectives. It prepares readers with a basic perspective of health policy issues in various geographical regions, and explains how they are affected by significant world events. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

• Author : Paramjit S. Tappia,Bram Ramjiawan,Naranjan S. Dhalla
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 19 June 2021

According to the World Health Organization, the epidemic of global obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight, over 650 million of which were obese. Being overweight and obese has been linked to a number of non-communicable, chronic diseases. Pathophysiology of Obesity-Induced Health Complications is a compilation of review articles dedicated to describe co-morbidities associated with obesity. The wide range that is covered is of significant interest to basic research scientists, clinicians and graduate students who are

• Author : Gian Luca Burci,Brigit Toebes
• Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
• Release : 30 November 2018

The effect of Globalization on health has attracted the attention of scholars and policy makers across multiple disciplines. A key concern is the regulation of international health protection, and in particular the use of international health instruments and the complex interaction between international law and health considerations. For the first time, a group of law and policy scholars have analysed these issues, drawing on knowledge from their respective fields. The resulting book provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary issues in global

• Author : Michael H. Merson,Robert E. Black,Anne J. Mills
• Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Release : 19 June 2021

Rev. ed. of: International public health. 2nd ed. c2006.

• Author : Tahir Ahmed Mahmood,Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
• Publisher : Newnes
• Release : 19 June 2021

Bringing together experts from a variety of specialties to examine the issues and challenges of obesity, this book discusses how obesity affects fertility, reproduction and pregnancy.

• Author : Assistant Professor Program in Public Health Michigan State University East Lansing Michigan Natalie Stein,Natalie Stein
• Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Release : 01 March 2014

Issues related to nutrition are among the most pressing public health concerns in modern times. Worldwide, nearly 1 billion individuals are undernourished, with over a billion more individuals deficient in protein or one or more essential micronutrients. Malnutrition plays a role in in more than half of all childhood deaths. Effects of malnutrition include mortality, decreased economic productivity, morbidities, such as blindness and stunting, and development of chronic diseases. Conversely, overnutrition has emerged as current and growing threat to the world's

• Author : Joel Faintuch,Salomão Faintuch
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 14 December 2020

Now in its second edition, this comprehensive handbook provides a state-of-the-art overview of recent advances in drug and non-drug therapies for obesity and diabetes. It also addresses major comorbidities, covering topics such as, cardiovascular diseases, renal and neuropsychiatric disorders, appetite control and micro RNAs. Special attention is also devoted to pediatric care, including the latest recommendations for therapy and prevention. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are among the top global health-care budget concerns worldwide and impact professional practice at all levels:

• Author : Kathryn H. Jacobsen
• Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Release : 07 October 2009

New Edition Available 4/1/2013 With a unique emphasis on possible solutions to world health problems, this book addresses all the key issues of global health at a level basic enough that students from a variety of majors can understand the material. It will give the reader: An understanding of biological and social aspects of major global health issues, especially in the areas of infectious disease, nutrition, and environmental health. A knowledge of population groups that are at increased risk of poor

• Author : Kevin McCracken,David R. Phillips
• Publisher : Taylor & Francis
• Release : 14 July 2017

Global Health continues to provide readers with a comprehensive, up-to-date and thought-provoking outline and understanding of the constantly evolving global health landscape. In this new edition the authors have maintained the successful structure and organisation of the previous edition to examine and explain recent health changes and consider likely future patterns. New or expanded topics covered include: emerging and re-emerging infectious disease threats increasing awareness of, and interest in, antimicrobial resistance and superbugs terrorism, global conflict and health the new