Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Authors

E. Hakan Duran, University of IowaFollow

Article Title

Obesity as an Epidemic: Causes, Morbidities and Reproductive Performance

Abstract

Obesity is an epidemic causing significant morbidity and mortality in United States. It is facilitated by many factors including sedentary life style, abundance of food, and unhealthy dietary habits. This review aims to briefly address causes and conditions associated with obesity, with a special emphasis on reproductive performance for Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Keywords

Obesity

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Recommended Citation

Duran EH. Obesity as an Epidemic: Causes, Morbidities and Reproductive Performance. Proc Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Apr 15;1(3):Article 8 [16 p.]. Available from: http://ir.uiowa.edu/pog/vol1/iss3/8. Free full text article.