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Controversies in Obesity
Haslam
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Description for Controversies in Obesity
Paperback. Including material on prevention as well as assessment and management, this volume tackles the subject of obesity through an exploration of the many controversies and misperceptions that surround a condition with a growing medical profile worldwide. Editor(s): Haslam, David; Sharma, Arya; Roux, Carel Le. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJ; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 328.
This book explores the pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management of the obese patient in the context of serious chronic disease, as well as the political and environmental aspects, including prevention. The book's approach of arriving at an exploration of these issues through the vehicle of assessing the controversies is unique and interesting, attempting to debunk the myths and explore the genuine science whilst demonstrating areas where healthy debate is rife.
This book explores the pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management of the obese patient in the context of serious chronic disease, as well as the political and environmental aspects, including prevention. The book's approach of arriving at an exploration of these issues through the vehicle of assessing the controversies is unique and interesting, attempting to debunk the myths and explore the genuine science whilst demonstrating areas where healthy debate is rife.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
306
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447128335
SKU
V9781447128335
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Controversies in Obesity
From the reviews: “This book chronicles the history of obesity and the early theories on its causes, then relates the current thinking about causes, comorbidities, and treatments. The purpose is to foster awareness of past theories, challenge those theories, and move on to current discussions in government and medicine concerning approaches to treating individuals and the epidemic in general. ... Read more