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Obesity: A Ticking Time Bomb for Reproductive Health

Obesity: A Ticking Time Bomb for Reproductive Health

Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
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Obesity is a continuing issue around the world and in many contexts. The growing number of obese people is an increasing concern for those in the medical profession, and obesity can pose specific challenges in relation to fertility and pregnancy. Patients who are obese require specific considerations and knowledge. Bringing together experts from a variety of specialties to examine the issues and challenges of obesity, this book discusses how obesity affects fertility, reproduction, and pregnancy. Beginning with an exploration of the epidemiology of obesity, further chapters focus on specific issues related to obesity and both male and female reproduction, the complications of obesity during pregnancy and labour, and the long term effects of obesity. This is the most comprehensive resource to examine the topic of obesity and reproductive issues, making it invaluable for medical students, professionals, and researchers in public policy and medicine.
Language
English
Pages
658
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Elsevier
Release
September 24, 2012
ISBN
012416045X
ISBN 13
9780124160453

Obesity: A Ticking Time Bomb for Reproductive Health

Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
0/5 ( ratings)
Obesity is a continuing issue around the world and in many contexts. The growing number of obese people is an increasing concern for those in the medical profession, and obesity can pose specific challenges in relation to fertility and pregnancy. Patients who are obese require specific considerations and knowledge. Bringing together experts from a variety of specialties to examine the issues and challenges of obesity, this book discusses how obesity affects fertility, reproduction, and pregnancy. Beginning with an exploration of the epidemiology of obesity, further chapters focus on specific issues related to obesity and both male and female reproduction, the complications of obesity during pregnancy and labour, and the long term effects of obesity. This is the most comprehensive resource to examine the topic of obesity and reproductive issues, making it invaluable for medical students, professionals, and researchers in public policy and medicine.
Language
English
Pages
658
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Elsevier
Release
September 24, 2012
ISBN
012416045X
ISBN 13
9780124160453

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