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 University, Hu has created an outstanding reference volume and succeeded in imparting his expertise in a comprehensive, yet approachable manner. This book is the first to focus exclusively on the epidemiology of obesity and, therefore, fills an important niche. Obesity Epidemiology provides readers with a synopsis of the most current scholarship, as well as a clear explanation of the important controversies and the specific needs for future research. The book comprises 3 parts: Study Designs and Measurements, Epidemiologic Studies of Consequences of Obesity, and Epidemiologic Studies of Determinants of Obesity.
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