Descriptive epidemiology of obesity trends 15 frank b. Frank b hu abstract the epidemic of overweight and obesity presents a major challenge to chronic disease prevention and health across the life course around the world. Overall, obesity epidemiology would be a valuable text book not only for graduates in obesity epidemiology but also would serve as a good background or introductory reading for research epidemiologists and health professionals who have an interest in this field. Frank hu obesity epidemiology oxford university press along with the rise in obesity has come a rise in epidemiologic obesity research. Co director, program in obesity epidemiology and prevention, hsph. Obesity has a demonstrated association with health behaviors and health outcomes, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. This book will offer practical information about the methodology of epidemiologic studies of obesity, suitable for graduate students and researchers in epidemiology, and public health practitioners with an interest in the issue. An internationally recognized leader in obesity research who is based at harvard. Hu, and some authored by specialists in specific areas. Its prevalence has more than doubled since 1980, causing a myriad of health problems for children and adults. Obesity epidemiology, written by frank hu along with invited contributors, is an impressive overview of the methodology used in the field, the complex web of factors that contribute to obesity, and the many consequences with the rising epidemic hu has created an outstanding reference volume, and succeeded in imparting his expertise in a comprehensive, yet approachable manner. Mar 21, 2008 obesity epidemiology ebook written by frank hu. Frank hu of the harvard school of public health, with contributions from invited experts, the book begins with an introduction to.
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I found this book interesting with a lot of useful facts and practical information. Although the majority of chapters are written by dr frank hu himself, he invites contributions from experts from the united states many of whom are from the harvard medical school or the harvard school of public health, to discuss specific specialist areas in obesity. Feb 27, 2019 obesity prevalence is similar among men and women and adult men aged 60 and over were more likely to be obese than younger adults. Frank hu of the harvard school of public health, with contributions from invited experts, the book begins with an introduction to the research. Hu springer international publishing switzerland 2014 abstract the epidemic of overweight and obesity pre.
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This 2 volume set comprises of the 3rd edition of volume 1 and the 4th edition of volume 2, both published in 2014 in recent years, weve developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors associated with the development of obesity. Frank hu of the harvard school of public health, with contributions from invited experts, the book begins with an introduction to the research methods that epidemiologists use to tease out the scope and causes of the obesity epidemic. The first section will consider issues surrounding the definition of obesity, measurement techniques, and the designs of epidemiologic studies. The book is written in three parts with 22 chapters. This book offers practical information about the methodology of epidemiologic. Obesity epidemiology the nutrition source harvard t. Over the past 2 decades, obesity has increased worldwide and remains highest in the united states. This new edition is divided into five sections exploring essential factors involved in. Trends in ageadjusted prevalence of overweight, obesity, and extreme obesity in us adults, aged 2074 years, 19602012. Rent textbook obesity epidemiology by hu, frank 9780195312911. Obesity epidemiology, written by frank hu along with invited contributors, is an impressive overview of the methodology used in the field, the complex web of factors that contribute to obesity, and the many consequences associated with the rising epidemic. Obesity epidemiology is a valuable resource for researchers and graduates interested in the causes and consequences of obesity. The pubmed database was searched using the keyword combination.
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Trends in prevalence of overweight as bmi 25 book provides a scholarly text that assists those concerned with understanding prevalence and trends in obesity. Fueled by economic growth, industrialization, mechanized transport, urbanization, an increasingly sedentary. He is also a professor of medicine at the harvard medical school. Obesity epidemiology oxford university press provides an indepth look at the latest research on all facets of obesityits definition, measurement, causes, and consequences. May 03, 2017 fifth in an occasional series on how harvard researchers are tackling the problematic issues of aging. Fueled by economic growth, industrialization, mechanized transport, urbanization, an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, and a nutritional transition to processed foods and highcalorie diets over the last 30 years, many countries have. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Analytic epidemiologic designs in obesity research 26 frank b. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Handbook of obesity, twovolume set 4th edition george a. Not guaranteed to come with supplemental materials access cards, study guides, lab manuals, cds, etc. A habitually healthy eater, frank hu stocks his refrigerator with fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, and chicken. Chan school of public health, and professor of medicine at the harvard medical school. An estimated thirty percent of adults in the us are obese.
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Epidemiology, etiology, and physiopathology provides comprehensive coverage of the biological, behavioral, and environmental determinants of this critical condition. The definition, epidemiology, and etiology of obesity in children and adolescents will be presented here. But some people who are overweight or obese manage to avoid these changes and, at least metabolically, look like individuals with healthy weights. This book offers practical information about the methodology of epidemiologic studies of obesity. During the past twenty years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the united states. In addition, obesity prevalence in developing countries continues to trend upwards toward us levels. Epidemiologic studies of consequences of obesity chapter 8. Chronic disease epidemiology and prevention in china frank hu is a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the harvard t. Obesity epidemiology frank hu oxford university press. Frank hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the harvard school of public health. The epidemic of overweight and obesity presents a major challenge to chronic disease prevention and health across the life course around the world. The main cause of excess mortality in obesity, relative to normal weight, usually has been found to be cardiovascular disease. Etiology and pathophysiology, second edition, was published as handbook of obesity, edited by george a. Comorbidities of obesity in children and adolescents and the clinical evaluation of the obese child or adolescent are discussed separately.
While bmi is the most basic and commonly used indicator of obesity, other measures include waist circumference, waisttohip ratio, skinfold thicknesses, and bioelectrical impedance. Obesity continues to be a public health concern across the globe. Mar 01, 2009 overall, obesity epidemiology would be a dr frank hu are dedicated to childhood obesity. Fifth in an occasional series on how harvard researchers are tackling the problematic issues of aging. Contents data are machine generated based on prepublication provided by the publisher. Stunkard, md, is professor of psychiatry at the university of pennsylvania school of medicine, where in 1957 he founded the obesity research group now the weight and eating.
He is chair of the department of nutrition and the fredrick j. Obesity research center bnorc epidemiology and genetics core. The issue is gaining greater attention with the cdc and with the public health world in general. The book will be structured in four main sections, with the majority of chapters authored by dr. Chan school of public health, gives the keynote lecture at the sackler institute for nutrition systems epidemiology approach to understanding nutrition and obesity and diabetes presented by frank hu, md, phd on vimeo. Since body fat can be measured in several ways, statistics on the epidemiology of obesity vary between sources. Systems epidemiology approach to understanding nutrition and. His pantry holds brown rice, whole grains, and legumes, and his snack cabinet has nuts and seeds. He serves on the national task force for the prevention and treatment of obesity and on the council of the north american association for the study of obesity. A complex, multifactorial disease, with genetic, behavioral, socioeconomic, and environmental origins, obesity raises the risk of debilitating morbidity and mortality. Mar 21, 2008 the book will be structured in four main sections, with the majority of chapters authored by dr. While this increase in data has been useful in understanding the consequences and causes of obesity, the research has inherent limitations.