Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, Vol 10, No 2 (2005)

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Health risks associated with obesity

Aus Tariq Ali, Nigel John Crowther

Abstract


Obesity is defined clinically as a state of increased body
weight, more specifically of increased fat tissue mass. It is
associated with increased fat cell size and number, and is
usually followed by serious health consequences if not
controlled.

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