The Role of Sarcopenic Obesity in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease: A Synthesis of the Evidence on Pathophysiological Aspects and Clinical Implications

The Role of Sarcopenic Obesity in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease: A Synthesis of the Evidence on Pathophysiological Aspects and Clinical Implications

Obesity is globally a serious public health concern and is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and various types of cancers. It is important to evaluate various types of obesity, such as visceral and sarcopenic obesity. The evidence on the associated risk of CVD, cancer and s...

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Main Authors: Erika Aparecida Silveira, Rômulo Roosevelt da Silva Filho, Maria Claudia Bernardes Spexoto, Fahimeh Haghighatdoost, Nizal Sarrafzadegan, Cesar de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
sarcopenic obesity
obesity
muscle mass
cancer
cardiovascular disease
pathophysiological aspects
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4339

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