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Obesity Epidemiology
Study results from Southern Cross University provide new insights into obesity epidemiology
March 17th, 2009
Scientists discuss in 'Should obesity be the main game' Or do we need an environmental makeover to combat the inflammatory and chronic disease epidemics' new findings in obesity. "There is a link between obesity and chronic disease. However, the causal relationship is complicated," scientists writing in the journal Obesity Reviews report. "Some forms of obesity are associated with low-level systemic inflammation, which is linked to disease. But lifestyle behaviours that may not necessarily cause obesity (poor diet, inadequate sleep, smoking, etc.) can independently cause inflammation and consequent disease. It is proposed here that it is the environment driving...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-03-17)
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