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Description of  Handbook of Obesity, Volume 1: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Physiopathology (3rd Edition)

In recent years, we’ve developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors associated with the development of obesity. Reflecting our evolving understanding of causes and consequences, Handbook of Obesity: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Physiopathology provides comprehensive coverage of the biological, behavioral, and environmental determinants of this critical condition. [b]This third edition is divided into five sections exploring essential factors involved in obesity research: [/b][list][*][b]History, Definitions, and Prevalence:[/b] Changes over time surrounding our notion of obesity, adiposity traits, and the epidemiology of obesity in various populations [*][b]Biological Determinants of Obesity:[/b] Genetic and epigenetic evidence, fetal life and postnatal influences, the use of animal models in research, endocrine issues, molecular aspects, and issues related to viral infection and adiposity [*][b]Behavioral Determinants of Obesity:[/b] The effects of food and ingestive behavior, smoking, breastfeeding, sleep duration, work/leisure time activity, and sedentary behavior [*][b]Environmental, Social, and Cultural Determinants of Obesity: [/b]The role of agriculture and the food industry, the urban environment, social and economic aspects, cultural factors, environmental pollutants, and economic costs [*][b]Consequences of Obesity:[/b] How excess weight affects and exacerbates a range of comorbid conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders, arthritis, and cancer [/list]This volume assembles the work of worldwide experts to deliver an up-to-date survey of the most essential information related to the causes of the obesity epidemic.