Complications of obesity
- Categories: Metabolic Health, Obesity-related conditions
Type Article
Journal Article
Authors
D. Kinlen; D. Cody; D. O'Shea
Year of publication
2018
Publication/Journal
Qjm
Volume
111
Issue
7
Pages
437-443
Abstract
Global obesity rates have increased exponentially in recent decades. People are becoming obese younger, morbid obesity is increasing and the full health implications are only beginning to be seen. This article discusses the latest epidemiological data on obesity in adults and children, and systemically reviews the complications associated with the condition.