The prevalence of worldwide obesity more than doubled between 1980 and 2014 - worldwide more than 1.9 billion people are overweight and 600 million of these are classed as obese. Treating these obese patients puts an ever-increasing strain on health services worldwide. Managing Obesity is an important new practical guide for clinicians who deal with obese patients within their normal practice. Written by two endocrinologists, the book first discusses the increase in obesity worldwide, then details the causes of obesity before finally considering current and future treatment options.
Managing Obesity: A Practical Guide for Clinicians by