Current information about obesity suggests that it is still on the increase. Over 300 million adults world-wide are now obese the the figure is set to climb as high as 700 million by 2015.
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Some current obesity research questions in health sciences include investigating the role of genetics, the impact of gut microbiota on weight regulation, the effectiveness of different diets and exercise programs, and the influence of environmental factors on obesity rates.
Some current world problems include hunger, deforestation, HIV/AIDS, and the desiccation of the Sahara. Obesity is a problem in developed countries.
The website webmd.com is a great place to look for information on obesity help. It gives medical reasons for obesity and how it can be treated safely and properly.
Mitochondria are present in the cells in the human body and convert oxygen and nutrients into what is essentially energy. One current theory is that some dysfunction of the mitochondria may be a factor contributing to obesity.
After googling "bariatric obesity", some of the links I found helpful were: http://www.bariatric-surgery.info/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bariatric_surgery http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm hope that helps!
Current research questions surrounding obesity and its impact on public health include understanding the factors contributing to obesity, developing effective prevention and intervention strategies, and examining the long-term health consequences of obesity. Researchers are also investigating the social and environmental determinants of obesity, as well as the disparities in obesity rates among different populations. Additionally, studies are exploring the economic costs of obesity and evaluating the effectiveness of policies aimed at reducing obesity rates.
You can find information about obesity and how to prevent or overcome it in most libraries or on the internet. There are sites that discuss the definition, treatment, and recommendations for obesity such as this one http://www.overcome-obesity-today.com/
If you want to find information about obesity, simply do a search of the word on any search engine. You'll find over 30 million hits
http://www.obeseinfo.com/ this is a website specifically for morbid obesity surgery tips and information. It gives information like expected weight loss, basic information, etc.
I am not really sure about this one you can try a link such as www.symptomfind.com or maybe www.mayoclinic.com/.../obesity/ which will give you full break down on what exactly obesity is
The starting point to find out about how to get help for obesity is to talk to your doctor. Your doctor can provide you with information on the options available.
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