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Review
. 2010 Mar;39(1):23-37.
doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2009.12.006.

Gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases related to obesity: an overview

Amy E Foxx-Orenstein  1
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Review

Gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases related to obesity: an overview

Amy E Foxx-Orenstein. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

Obesity is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. It is a risk factor for many common gastrointestinal symptoms and digestive disorders, including many cancers. Disruption of mechanisms that regulate appetite and satiety are fundamental to the development of obesity. Knowledge of these issues that are discussed in this article will provide the basis to develop health strategies to prevent obesity-related diseases.

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