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The effects of obesity on the human body, part I: Skin and musculoskeletal
Author(s) -
Dupont Graham,
Bordes Stephen J.,
Lachkar Stefan,
Wahl Lauren,
Iwanaga Joe,
Loukas Marios,
Tubbs R. Shane
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.23683
Subject(s) - medicine , obesity , health care , disease , socioeconomic status , global health , environmental health , industrialisation , gerontology , public health , economic growth , pathology , population , economics , market economy
Obesity is a worldwide issue that many global health authorities consider a growing epidemic. Having a positive correlation between increases in the industrialization of processed foods and sedentary occupations as well as a lack of access to healthcare in poorer socioeconomic areas, obesity is a multifactorial disease affecting several organ systems. The tendency for obesity to cause detrimental changes to the human body is a focal point for healthcare providers to establish more effective clinical treatment and management plans. Implementing comprehensive global educational programs to decrease the prevalence of this unforgiving disease is imperative for a healthier future. Herein, we have provided a comprehensive review of the health effects of obesity upon the human body for the interest of many practicing clinicians managing this health crisis.