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Preface
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Other)
Obesity defined as BMI ≥30 kg/m2 is now considered one of the most important contributors to the rising morbidity and mortality world-wide from non-communicable diseases and by implication cost of healthcare. The WHO ...
Best practice and research clinical obstetrics and gynaecology volume 92
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Other)
Obesity is rising world-wide and has become the most common risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The increase is disproportionate, being higher in the low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ...
An overview of diabetes mellitus in pregnant women with obesity
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article Review)
Rates of obesity are increasing world-wide with an estimated 1billion people projected to be obese by 2030 if current trends remain unchanged. Obesity currently considered one of the most significant associated factors of ...
Hypoadiponectinemia in obese and diabetic subjects in the State of Qatar
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Karger
, 2008 , Article)
Background: Obesity is commonly associated with insulin resistance (IR), and is a common cause of type 2 diabetes. Adiponectin is an adipose tissue protein that enhances insulin sensitivity and has anti-atherogenic properties. ...