Complications of obesity

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Global obesity rates have increased exponentially in recent decades. People are becoming obese younger, morbid obesity is increasing and the full health implications are only beginning to be seen. This article discusses the latest epidemiological data on obesity in adults and children, and systemically reviews the complications associated with the condition.

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David Kinlen

Declan Cody

Donal O’Shea

University College Dublin

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University College Dublin

St. Vincent's University Hospital

Our Lady's Hospital

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dabae5a6045d71bfa3dfb2 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcx152

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Complications of obesity

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