Description
Obesity is major public health problem in industrialised
countries. The prevalence of obesity had increased alarmingly
in recent years both in adults and in children. Obesity is
associated with increased risk of many diseases including
type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease. Obesity
is a complex disorder and is due to an interaction between
genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies have
improved our understanding of energy balance, especially
appetite regulation and genetic factors involved. In this article
the pathogenesis of obesity is discussed and the management
of obese patients is described.
