In:
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, SAGE Publications, Vol. 1, No. 6 ( 2007-11), p. 430-432
Abstract:
The prevalence of obesity has increased significantly in the past 40 years. Although difficult to treat, physicians must continue contributing to the solution by not only advocating for dietary interventions and increased exercise but also should target at-risk populations and promote more prevention strategies for combating obesity. Given the close association with the comorbidities of diabetes and hypertension, obesity is closely linked with the number one killer of all Americans: heart disease. This alone makes obesity an enormous public health threat. General, broad public health strategies for supporting weight loss are also discussed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1559-8276
,
1559-8284
DOI:
10.1177/1559827607307277.
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2007
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2265653-4
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