Ciba Foundation Symposium 201 - The Origins and Consequences of Obesity

Copyright © Ciba Foundation 1996

Ciba Foundation Symposium 201 - The Origins and Consequences of Obesity

Editor(s): Derek J. Chadwick, Gail Cardew

Published Online: 28 SEP 2007

Print ISBN: 9780471965060

Online ISBN: 9780470514962

DOI: 10.1002/9780470514962

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This volume examines obesity disorders which can lead to diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. It offers an interdisciplinary and international look at all aspects of the origins, consequences and treatment of obesity.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–x)

    2. The Epidemiology of Obesity (pages 1–16)

      W. P. T. James

    3. Obesity in the Caribbean (pages 17–36)

      Terrence Forrester, Rainford Wilks, Franklyn Bennett, Norma McFarlane-Anderson, Daniel McGee, Richard Cooper and Henry Fraser

    4. Obesity in Peoples of the African Diaspora (pages 37–53)

      Rainford Wilks, Norma McFarlane-Anderson, Franklyn Bennett, Henry Fraser, Daniel McGee, Richard Cooper and Terrence Forrester

    5. Metabolic Consequences of Obesity and Body Fat Pattern: Lessons from Migrant Studies (pages 54–67)

      Paul M. McKeigue

    6. Diabetes (pages 68–89)

      Per Björntorp

    7. Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease (pages 90–107)

      A. G. Shaper

    8. Genetics of Obesity in Humans: Current Issues (pages 108–117)

      Claude Bouchard

    9. Nutritional Influences in Early Life upon Obesity and Body Proportions (pages 118–137)

      Alan A. Jackson, S. C. Langley-Evans and H. D. McCarthy

    10. Overconsumption as a Cause of Weight Gain: Behavioural–Physiological Interactions in the Control of Food Intake (Appetite) (pages 138–158)

      John E. Blundell and Neil A. King

    11. Obesity and Metabolic Efficiency (pages 159–173)

      Arne Astrup

    12. Socioeconomic Status and Obesity (pages 174–193)

      Albert J. Stunkard

    13. The Economic and Psychosocial Consequences of Obesity (pages 194–206)

      A. M. Rissanen

    14. Obesity and Physical Activity (pages 207–227)

      Anna Ferro-Luzzi and Laura Martino

    15. Coherent, Preventive and Management Strategies for Obesity (pages 228–254)

      George A. Bray

    16. Summary (pages 255–257)

      W. P. T. James

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      Appendix (pages 258–266)

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      Index of Contributors (pages 267–268)

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      Subject Index (pages 269–278)

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