Available therapies for the treatment of obesity. Are lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy enough to reduce weight? - review of the literature
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as "abnormal or excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses a health risk". It results from the interdependencies between genetic, cultural, and socio-economic factors. The choice of therapy in the treatment of over...
Main Author: | Monika Pierzak |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Kazimierz Wielki University
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Education, Health and Sport |
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Online Access: | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/45211 |
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