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. 1992 Aug;2(3):217-218.
doi: 10.1381/096089292765560060.

A Medieval Medical View on Obesity

B Natham  1
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A Medieval Medical View on Obesity

B Natham. Obes Surg. 1992 Aug.

Abstract

Medieval medical views on obesity are presented from Avicenna's Canon of Medicine. Health risks associated with obesity were appreciated, including respiratory and cardiovascular problems, infertility and even sudden death.

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