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- Title
Obesity: a medical history.
- Authors
Haslam, D.
- Abstract
The article presents an historical account of the prevalence of obesity in medical history. Obesity was viewed differently at different times of history. Hippocrates gave importance to energy balance equation. The link between obesity and diet and early obesity management is given. The link between obesity and other diseases like sleep apnoea, diabetes, coronary heart disease is explored. The article suggests lessons should be learned from history to give importance to health preservation.
- Publication
Obesity Reviews, 2007, Vol 8, p31
- ISSN
1467-7881
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1111/j.1467-789X.2007.00314.x