Impact of Obesity
Book chapter
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.
Authors | Croxford, Sharon and Reidlinger, Dianne |
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Editors | Chang, 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. |
Keywords | obesity; chronic disease; determinants of obesity; weight management; overweight; physical activity; lifestyle change |
Page range | 183-200 |
Year | 01 Jan 2021 |
Book title | Living with Chronic Illness and Disability : Principles for Nursing Practice , 4th edition |
Publisher | Elsevier Science Ltd |
Place of publication | Australia |
Edition | 4th edition |
ISBN | 9780729543583 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/living-with-chronic-illness-and-disability-9780729543583.html |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
12 Oct 2021 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 12 Jun 2024 |
Additional information | Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Australia. |
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