Impact of Obesity

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Croxford, Sharon and Reidlinger, Dianne. (2021). Impact of Obesity. In In Chang, Esther and Johnson, Amanda (Ed.). Living with Chronic Illness and Disability : Principles for Nursing Practice , 4th edition pp. 183-200 Elsevier Science Ltd.
AuthorsCroxford, Sharon and Reidlinger, Dianne
EditorsChang, Esther and Johnson, Amanda
Abstract

This chapter describes the impact of overweight and obesity on chronic disease and disability. The definitions of overweight and obesity and prevalence are described, as well as how these are measured and assessed in research compared with practice. This chapter begins with prevalence and the determinants of obesity, followed by complications and associated chronic conditions, and finally describes weight-management approaches and strategies.

Keywordsobesity; chronic disease; determinants of obesity; weight management; overweight; physical activity; lifestyle change
Page range183-200
Year01 Jan 2021
Book titleLiving with Chronic Illness and Disability : Principles for Nursing Practice , 4th edition
PublisherElsevier Science Ltd
Place of publicationAustralia
Edition4th edition
ISBN9780729543583
Web address (URL)https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/living-with-chronic-illness-and-disability-9780729543583.html
Open accessPublished as non-open access
Research or scholarlyResearch
Output statusPublished
Publication dates
Print12 Oct 2021
Publication process dates
Deposited12 Jun 2024
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