Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics Perspective

Genomics is the study of the entire human genome and involves not only studying the actions of single genes but also the interactions of multiple genes with each other and with the environment. This article emphasizes the multifactorial nature of common obesity, which is caused by the interaction of...

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Main Authors: Astrid Newell, MD, Amy Zlot, MPH, Kerry Silvey, MA, Kiley Ariail, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-04-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/apr/06_0068.htm