Bagchi D., Preuss H. Obesity Epidemiology Pathophysiology and Prevention

2nd Edition. — CRC Press, 2013. — 963 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4398-5426-6.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared obesity a global epidemic. Its prevalence has more than doubled since 1980, causing a myriad of health problems for children and adults. Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Prevention, Second Edition explores the molecular mechanisms and pathophysiology leading to obesity and metabolic disorders. It examines the safety of obesity drugs and drug development strategies as well as the role of physical activity, nutrition, and nutraceutical supplements in obesity treatment and prevention.
With contributions from a cadre of internationally known experts, the book covers a spectrum of essential topics related to this widespread phenomenon, including:
The relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
The addiction mechanism related to refined foods as a significant factor in obesity
The correlation between obesity and environmental estrogens, endocrine disruption, cigarette smoking, and inflammatory response
The role of drug and chemical toxicities and genomic imprinting disorders in obesity