Mechanisms, pathophysiology, and management of obesity
SB Heymsfield, TA Wadden - New England Journal of Medicine, 2017 - Mass Medical Soc
New England Journal of Medicine, 2017•Mass Medical Soc
Obesity is prevalent in the US population and contributes significantly to morbidity and
mortality. Treatments include behavioral therapy, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
Some sequelae of obesity are reversed with weight loss. Maintaining weight loss is a
challenge.
mortality. Treatments include behavioral therapy, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
Some sequelae of obesity are reversed with weight loss. Maintaining weight loss is a
challenge.
Obesity is prevalent in the U.S. population and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality. Treatments include behavioral therapy, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery. Some sequelae of obesity are reversed with weight loss. Maintaining weight loss is a challenge.
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