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McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine

Obesity in the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine

2021-07-27

“The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as the accumulation of excessive and/or abnormal adipose tissue that impairs health. From 1975 to 2014 global rates of obesity increased from 3.2% to 10.8% in men and from 6.4% to 14.9% in women. It is estimated that 18% of men and 21% of women worldwide will be obese by 2025.”

To learn more about this serious health concern, go to our new chapters written by renowned experts in the field from McMaster University and beautifully illustrated by Dr Shannon Zhang:

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The new chapters are easily accessible through our mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. The mobile apps are also regularly updated on the go to improve the general comfort of use and stability.

Starting January 2021, full access to the mobile apps now requires a subscription (read more). Users who do not wish to subscribe are still able to access selected modules, including In the Spotlight articles and a number of demo chapters (with COVID-19 updates available to everyone).

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See also
  • The 3 most important recent advances in treating obesity Dr Dror Dicker from Tel Aviv University shares his views on the 3 most important recent advances in treating obesity.
  • COVID-19 chapter update The chapter discussing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine has just been updated to address new findings and emerging evidence.
  • Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity Dr Megha Poddar, assistant clinical professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, offers a brief review of new findings on the use of semaglutide in overweight and obesity.
  • Publications of the Week, April 6 A digest of noteworthy publications curated by editors from McMaster University. This week’s focus: once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity.
  • Mobile Apps Download the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine to your phone. Available for iPhones (App Store) and Android devices (Google Play).
  • Frailty in the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine A new chapter on frailty prepared by McMaster University authors is available online and in our mobile apps.
  • What is new in obesity medicine? Dr Abdullah Alalaiyan, Dr Amena Alhammadi, and Dr Alexandra Kobza review how to approach and engage a patient with obesity.
  • McMaster Textbook Readers' Choices in 2021 Taking a step back in time, the team behind the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine compiled a list of the most popular resources that have been found helpful in daily practice and attracted your attention in 2021.
  • McMaster Faculty among world’s most cited researchers Eighteen researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences have been recognized among the top scientists in the world in 2021. We are happy to see contributors to the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine in this prestigious group.
  • Textbook updates A summary of recent changes in Cardiovascular Diseases, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Pregnancy-Related Conditions, Respiratory Diseases, Signs and Symptoms.

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