The Barocene Era
This communication defines and describes the Barocene era, as that phase of human development which is characterized by a major impact of overweight and obesity. We use this term to highlight the fact that overweight and obesity need to be prevented and managed on an urgent footing. If not checked,...
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This communication defines and describes the Barocene era, as that phase of human development which is characterized by a major impact of overweight and obesity. We use this term to highlight the fact that overweight and obesity need to be prevented and managed on an urgent footing. If not checked, these endocrine diseases will retard our growth and reduce our well being
Keywords: Health economics, health policy, obesity, overweight, psychosocial aspects.
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| spelling | doaj.art-fa139ebde9d4404d8093884db21693492024-01-28T05:27:59ZengPakistan Medical AssociationJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association0030-99822024-01-0174210.47391/JPMA.24-10The Barocene EraSanjay Kalra0Madhur Verma1Nitin Kapoor2Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, IndiaDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, AIIMS, Bathinda, IndiaDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia This communication defines and describes the Barocene era, as that phase of human development which is characterized by a major impact of overweight and obesity. We use this term to highlight the fact that overweight and obesity need to be prevented and managed on an urgent footing. If not checked, these endocrine diseases will retard our growth and reduce our well being Keywords: Health economics, health policy, obesity, overweight, psychosocial aspects. https://ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/184 |
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