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Chronic disease epidemiology and prevention in china frank hu is a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the harvard t. Hu springer international publishing switzerland 2014 abstract the epidemic of overweight and obesity pre. Frank hu obesity epidemiology oxford university press along with the rise in obesity has come a rise in epidemiologic obesity research. Since body fat can be measured in several ways, statistics on the epidemiology of obesity vary between sources. Interpreting epidemiologic evidence and causal inference in obesity research 38 frank b. Obesity continues to be a public health concern across the globe. Hu, and some authored by specialists in specific areas. Obesity epidemiology by frank hu 9780195312911 hardcover. Over the past 2 decades, obesity has increased worldwide and remains highest in the united states. During the past twenty years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the united states.
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He serves on the national task force for the prevention and treatment of obesity and on the council of the north american association for the study of obesity. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prevention, second edition crc press book the world health organization who has declared obesity a global epidemic. Reflecting our evolving understanding of causes and consequences, handbook of obesity. Obesity prevalence is similar among men and women and adult men aged 60 and over were more likely to be obese than younger adults. I found this book interesting with a lot of useful facts and practical information. Maniscalco, mauro zamparelli, alessandro sanduzzi vitale, dino franco faraone, stanislao molino, antonio zedda, anna and motta, andrea 2017. Trends in ageadjusted prevalence of overweight, obesity, and extreme obesity in us adults, aged 2074 years, 19602012. Goya wannamethe in international journal of epidemiology obesity epidemiology, written by frank hu along with invited contributors, is an impressive overview of the methodology. Fifth in an occasional series on how harvard researchers are tackling the problematic issues of aging. Longterm effect of weight loss induced by bariatric surgery on asthma control and health related quality of life in asthmatic patients with severe obesity. The final part of the book deals with determinants of obesity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read obesity epidemiology. Obesity has a demonstrated association with health behaviors and health outcomes, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
The pubmed database was searched using the keyword combination. This book offers practical information about the methodology of epidemiologic. Mar 21, 2008 the book will be structured in four main sections, with the majority of chapters authored by dr. While this increase in data has been useful in understanding the consequences and causes of obesity, the research has inherent limitations. Popular obesity books meet your next favorite book. A rising prevalence of childhood obesity, in particular, forebodes a staggering burden of disease in individuals and healthcare systems in the decades to come. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Obesity epidemiology, written by frank hu along with invited contributors, is an impressive overview of the methodology used in the field, the complex web of factors that contribute to obesity, and the many consequences with the rising epidemic hu has created an outstanding reference volume, and succeeded in imparting his expertise in a comprehensive, yet approachable manner.
Chan school of public health, and professor of medicine at the harvard medical school. Feb 27, 2019 obesity prevalence is similar among men and women and adult men aged 60 and over were more likely to be obese than younger adults. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Obesity epidemiology is a valuable resource for researchers and graduates interested in the causes and consequences of obesity. Epidemiologic studies of consequences of obesity chapter 8. The definition, epidemiology, and etiology of obesity in children and adolescents will be presented here. Chan school of public health, gives the keynote lecture at the sackler institute for nutrition systems epidemiology approach to understanding nutrition and obesity and diabetes presented by frank hu, md, phd on vimeo. But some people who are overweight or obese manage to avoid these changes and, at least metabolically, look like individuals with healthy weights.
Part i begins with an overview of obesity epidemiology and focuses on study designs and. The first section will consider issues surrounding the definition of obesity, measurement techniques, and the designs of epidemiologic studies. Trends in prevalence of overweight as bmi 25 book provides a scholarly text that assists those concerned with understanding prevalence and trends in obesity. Association between obesity and asthma epidemiology. Frank b hu abstract the epidemic of overweight and obesity presents a major challenge to chronic disease prevention and health across the life course around the world. Rent textbook obesity epidemiology by hu, frank 9780195312911. Obesity epidemiology, written by frank hu along with invited contributors, is an impressive overview of the methodology used in the field, the complex web of factors that contribute to obesity, and the many consequences associated with the rising epidemic. An internationally recognized leader in obesity research who is based at harvard. The book will be structured in four main sections, with the majority of chapters authored by dr. Obesity epidemiology frank hu oxford university press. While bmi is the most basic and commonly used indicator of obesity, other measures include waist circumference, waisttohip ratio, skinfold thicknesses, and bioelectrical impedance. Fueled by economic growth, industrialization, mechanized transport, urbanization, an increasingly sedentary. A habitually healthy eater, frank hu stocks his refrigerator with fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, and chicken. It will be a good reference book in the field of obesity epidemiology and would make a worthwhile addition to public health and epidemiology department libraries.
Comorbidities of obesity in children and adolescents and the clinical evaluation of the obese child or adolescent are discussed separately. Mar 01, 2009 overall, obesity epidemiology would be a dr frank hu are dedicated to childhood obesity. Although the majority of chapters are written by dr frank hu himself, he invites contributions from experts from the united states many of whom are from the harvard medical school or the harvard school of public health, to discuss specific specialist areas in obesity. A complex, multifactorial disease, with genetic, behavioral, socioeconomic, and environmental origins, obesity raises the risk of debilitating morbidity and mortality. Systems epidemiology approach to understanding nutrition and.
Stare professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the harvard t. Oct 29, 2008 overall, obesity epidemiology would be a valuable text book not only for graduates in obesity epidemiology but also would serve as a good background or introductory reading for research epidemiologists and health professionals who have an interest in this field. Frank hu of the harvard school of public health, with contributions from invited experts, the book begins with an introduction to the research methods that epidemiologists use to tease out the scope and causes of the obesity epidemic. Frank hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the harvard school of public health. Interpreting epidemiologic evidence and causal inference in.
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