Complications of obesity

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.