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Review
. 2018 Jul 1;111(7):437-443.
doi: 10.1093/qjmed/hcx152.

Complications of obesity

D Kinlen  1   2   3 , D Cody  2   3 , D O'Shea  1   4
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Review

Complications of obesity

D Kinlen et al. QJM. .

Abstract

Global obesity rates have increased exponentially in recent decades. People are becoming obese younger, morbid obesity is increasing and the full health implications are only beginning to be seen. This article discusses the latest epidemiological data on obesity in adults and children, and systemically reviews the complications associated with the condition.

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