Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781574448634)

Although cardiovascular disease remains the leading proximate cause of death in the United States, it is now estimated that obesity may be equivalent to smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in America. In light of these statistics, this reference presents our current understanding of the epidemiology, pathology, and genetics of the obesity epidemic and its relationship to cardiovascular disease. It provides an evidence-based approach to the topic, as well as emphasizes a combined treatment strategy for patients suffering from both obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Author: Malcolm K. Robinson
ISBN-10: 1574448633
ISBN-13: 9781574448634
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 03/07/2006
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.37w x 1.07d