Obesity as an Epidemic: Causes, Morbidities and Reproductive Performance

E. Hakan Duran

doi:10.17077/2154-4751.1091

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Obesity as an Epidemic: Causes, Morbidities and Reproductive Performance

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Obesity as an Epidemic: Causes, Morbidities and Reproductive Performance

E. Hakan Duran

Proceedings in obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.1(3), pp.1-16

04/13/2011

DOI: 10.17077/2154-4751.1091

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Abstract

Obesity is an epidemic causing significant morbidity and mortality in United States. It is facilitated by many factors including sedentary life style, abundance of food, and unhealthy dietary habits. This review aims to briefly address causes and conditions associated with obesity, with a special emphasis on reproductive performance for Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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Title: Subtitle: Obesity as an Epidemic: Causes, Morbidities and Reproductive Performance
Creators: E. Hakan Duran - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Proceedings in obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.1(3), pp.1-16
DOI: 10.17077/2154-4751.1091
ISSN: 2154-4751
eISSN: 2154-4751
Language: English
Date published: 04/13/2011
Academic Unit: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Record Identifier: 9984316890702771

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