Bray George A., Bouchard Claude. Handbook of Obesity. Volume: 1 Epidemiology, Etiology, and Physiopathology 2/2

4th edition. — CRC Press, 2024. — 668 p. — ISBN 9781032558622.The 4th Edition of Volume 1 of Handbook of Obesity written by global experts covers the basic science aspects under the broad topic areas of epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of obesity. Divided into 5 sections and detailed in 66 chapters, this edition covers the important advances occurring over the past decades. With a focus on science of obesity and factors participating in the etiology of obesity, this topic is studied from biological, behavioural, and environmental perspectives.Introduction to Volume 1
History, Definitions, and Prevalence
Biological Determinants of Obesity
Behavioral Determinants of Obesity
Environmental, Social, and Cultural Determinants of Obesity
Consequences of Obesity