Within the united states, prevalence rates for generalized obesity bmi 30 kg m2, extreme. Beginning with an exploration of the epidemiology of obesity, further chapters. Despite our failure to contain the high prevalence of obesity, we now have a better understanding of its pathophysiology, and how excess adiposity leads to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. People with obesity might eat more calories before feeling full, feel hungry sooner, or eat more due to stress or anxiety. This chapter examines some of the evidence to date for the various etiologies of obesity.
Mar 01, 20 what is the underlying causes of our obesity epidemic. The findings also support the notion that caloric intake and physical activity behavior, two commonly recognized risk factors for excessive weight gain and obesity, are also contributors to the risk profile as one would expect. The complexity of this disease lies not only in its breadth of complications but also in its multifaceted etiology. Therefore, a proper explanation of the pathophysiology of obesity. What are the clinical clues that suggest a hormonal etiology. This book brings together an outline of the link between obesity and the onset of many adverse health conditions including diabetes, ischemic heart disease. In recent years, weve developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors associated with the development of obesity. Epidemiology of obesity in children and adolescents luis moreno, iris pigeot, and wolfgang ahrens, editors despite adults best preventive efforts, childhood obesity is on the rise in most areas of the world, and with it the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other formerly adultonset conditions. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a. Jason fung completed medical school and internal medicine at the university of toronto before finishing his nephrology fellowship at. Current paradigms in the etiology of obesity sciencedirect. The growing number of obese people is an increasing concern for those in the medical profession, and obesity can pose specific challenges in relation to fertility and pregnancy. Obesity results from a combination of causes and contributing factors, including individual factors such as behavior and genetics.
Obesity, a condition of an excessively high proportion of body fat, is associated with elevated risks of cancers of the breast, colon and rectum, endometrium, esophagus, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, thyroid, and possibly other cancer types. Reflecting our evolving understanding of causes and consequences, handbook of obesity. Obesity is an epidemic that demands a book to provide a knowledge base for the academician and a guide for the health and fitness practitioner. Individuals having their bodyweight 20% more than it should be, then, he or she is considered to be an obese. Etiology of obesity list of high impact articles ppts. Etiology and treatment 1219 biasing energy balance toward storage of ingested calories.
Other factors such as personality traits, depression, side effects of pharmaceuticals, food addiction, or genetic predisposition may also contribute. Obesity is a continuing issue around the world and in many contexts. The definition, epidemiology, and etiology of obesity in children and adolescents will be presented here. Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing rates in adults and children. Obesity is at least in part attributable to overconsumption of caloriedense foods and physical inactivity 1, 2, 4. Most americans diets are too high in calories often from fast food and highcalorie beverages. Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity as a growing public health problem intechopen.
Epidemiology, etiology, and physiopathology by george a. Mar 01, 2003 obesity is a worldwide epidemic 1 that is characterized by excess adipose tissue and that contributes to numerous chronic diseases 2 and early mortality. Obesity constitutes a worldwide epidemic with prevalence rates which are. Part ii focuses on the causes of obesity and is, appropriately, the longest, constituting nearly half the book. Handbook of obesity, twovolume set crc press book this 2 volume set comprises of the 3rd edition of volume 1 and the 4th edition of volume 2, both published in 2014.
Reflecting our evolving understanding of causes and consequences,handbook of obesity. A person with a bmi of 25 or above is generally considered overweight. Obesity continues to be among the top health concerns across the globe. In contemporary american society, obesity also carries with it a sometimes devastating social stigma. Nov 18, 2014 causes of obesity are multitude, and the etiology is not well known. Providing core knowledge for students is an essential and urgent requirement to ensure that those graduating will be properly. Thus, obesity is regarded as a public health crisis with an urgent need for action to reverse the observed trends. Epidemiology, etiology, and physiopathology provides comprehensive coverage of the biological, behavioral, and environmental determinants of this critical condition. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Name any aspect of obesity and this book has it covered. Obesity is a major public health concern because it predisposes the individual to many disorders, such as noninsulindependent diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and coronary artery disease, and has been associated with an increased incidence of certain cancers, notably cancers of the colon, rectum, prostate, breast, uterus, and cervix. Childhood obesity is now at best a medical issue and at worst a death sentence, a sign of a future burdened with heart disease, type two diabetes, hypertension, social rejection, and early death. Weight gain out of character for the family obesity in a short child progressive weight gain without a. Thus, the economic and psychosocial costs of obesity alone, as well as when coupled with these comorbidities and sequealae, are striking. If the body mass index for any person is 30 or more, then he or she has obesity disease. This setpoint may be further influenced by learned eating behaviour, perception of body image, socioeconomic status and the availability of food.
Table 1 provides an outline of the chapter and the major factors thought to contribute to the etiology of obesity. Epidemiology, etiology, and physiopathology, third edition crc press book in recent years, weve developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors associated with the development of obesity. Ross andersen, of the johns hopkins school of medicine, assembled national and international experts for this mission. Figo hyperglycaemia in pregnancy working group 20142016. The physical therapies are also helpful to reduce obesity in obese people. There are four sections covering the history, definitions, and prevalence of obesity, etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical aspects, including evaluation, prevention, and treatment. This article examines the complex etiology and pathogenesis of obesity from biological. The findings from qfs summarized herein are suggestive of the importance of emerging factors in the etiology of obesity.
It considers the relationship between behavioural neuroscience and obesity. Health, general childhood obesity care and treatment risk factors comorbidity analysis diseases causes and theories of causation usage etiology medicine obesity in children. The mechanism of obesity development is not fully understood and it is believed to be a disorder with multiple causes. Childhood obesity results in the same conditions, with premature onset, or with greater likelihood in adulthood. Obesity likely results from a genetically predetermined body mass setpoint that exerts control over body weight through alterations in basal metabolic rate. Obesity usually results from a combination of causes and contributing factors. Obesity can be cured by various medical as well as physical therapies. List of books and articles about obesity online research. Obesity is now usually defined using a formula known as the body mass index bmi, in which weight in kilograms is divided by height in meters squared. Presently chief science officer at weight watchers international, foster has authored or coauthored more than 160 scientific publications and three books on the etiology and treatment of obesity. Obesity is not simply a matter of overeating and lack of will power but a disease with a major genetic etiology modified by the environment and should be treated vigorously in the same manner as. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it. Nutrition in the prevention and treatment of abdominal obesity. We explode commonly held beliefs about obesity to come to some surprising conclusions.
Understanding the causes of excessive weight gain is extremely important, as it paves the way for the development. Definitions, classification, and epidemiology of obesity. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. Mar 14, 2020 clinical clues that suggest a hormonal etiology for childhood obesity include the following.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Obesity is at least in part attributable to overconsumption of caloriedense foods and physical inactivity 1,2,4. Findings from the quebec family study on the etiology of. There have been a number of surgeries started to cure obesity.
Etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment contemporary endocrinology by michael freemark. Epidemiology, etiology, and physiopathology offers comprehensive coverage of the biological, behavioural, and environmental determinants of obesity and how excess weight affects and exacerbates a range of comorbid conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pulmonary function, arthritis, and cancer. Causes of obesity are multitude, and the etiology is not well known. Causes of obesity obesity research has yielded a complicated picture of the underlying causes of the condition. Epidemiology of obesity in children and adolescents. Behaviors can include dietary patterns, physical activity, inactivity, medication use, and other exposures. Obesity is defined as a body mass index bmi greater than 30 kgm 2.
Foster, phd center for weight and eating disorders. For regional delivery times, please check when will i receive my book. Gastroenterology elsewhere, report by the turkish journal of gastroenterology. Mar 06, 2014 in recent years, weve developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors associated with the development of obesity. The medical care costs of obesity in the united states are high. Epidemiology, etiology, and physiopathology, third edition crc press book. Nb is the second combination therapy for obesity, approved in late 2014. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and three books on the etiology and treatment of obesity. Obesity service temporarily down world health organization.
These include gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, etc. Obesity is not simply a matter of overeating and lack of will power but a disease with a major genetic etiology modified by the environment and should be. List of books and articles about childhood obesity online. Obesity is also now a sign of failure, failure of personal selfregulation and of failure as a culture. Definitions, classification, and epidemiology of obesity endotext.
Health, general fructose hypertension development and progression risk factors insulin resistance liver prediabetic state. Etiology and pathophysiology, second edition volume 2. Etiology and pathophysiology, second edition, was published as handbook of obesity, edited by george a. In order to avoid information bias, we only included those in which the size at birth was assessed prospectively for research purposes or extracted from birth registers rather than based on recall. Comorbidities of obesity in children and adolescents and the clinical evaluation of the obese child or adolescent are discussed separately. It is described as being a modern epidemic due to increased rates of metabolic syndrome and other complications in these patients, along with a high and increasing prevalence. Obesity greatly increases risk of chronic disease morbiditynamely disability, depression, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancersand mortality. The heavy burden of treatment cost and reductions in effective labor power leads to. Jan 01, 1998 offering perspectives on the history, prevalence and genetics of obesity, this book examines the origins and etiology of obesity. Buy the hardcover book handbook of obesity volume 1. It is well known that obesity results in impaired health and premature death. Pathophysiology of obesityinduced health complications paramjit.
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