Obesity

Obesity increases risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 28th, 2005

Obesity increases the risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease.

"At the beginning of the 21st century, obesity has become the leading metabolic disease in the World. So much so, that the World Health Organization refers to obesity as the global epidemic.

"In fact, obesity is a common disease affecting not only affluent societies but also developing countries," scientists writing in the journal Best Practice & Research in Clinical Gastroenterology report.

"Currently 300 million people can be considered as obese and, due to the rising trend in obesity prevalence, this figure could double by year 2025 if no action is...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2005-03-28)

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