Pakistan Journal of Nutrition
Year: 2003 | Volume: 2 | Issue: 6 | Page No.: 350-360
ABSTRACT
Obesity is a risk factor for the development of various diseases like CHD, hypertension, stroke, NIDDM, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and cancers of endometrium, breast, prostrate and colon. Psychological consequences of obesity range from lowered self-esteem to clinical depression. Many of these conditions are revisable through weight loss and maintenance. Weight reduction may be life saving so it is necessary to reduce weight.
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Aien khan Afridi, Mahpara Safdar, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Khattak and Alam Khan, 2003. Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity - An Over View. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 2: 350-360.
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2003.350.360
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2003.350.360
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2003.350.360
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2003.350.360
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