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ADVANCES IN OVERCOMING WEIGHT CHALLENGES

By Tom Taylor

ADVANCES IN OVERCOMING WEIGHT CHALLENGES

By Tom Taylor

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Advances in Working with Weight: Is There a Future for Bariatric Surgery? is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of obesity, its underlying causes, and the full spectrum of modern treatment options. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Tom Taylor examines obesity not as a cosmetic concern, but as a complex, life-threatening medical condition at the core of today's most prevalent chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. The book traces the evolution of obesity through changes in diet, lifestyle, technology, and socioeconomic factors, while clearly explaining the biological mechanisms of weight gain, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction. It critically evaluates traditional dieting approaches, behavioral therapy, pharmacological advances, and emerging weight-loss drugs, before offering an in-depth, balanced analysis of bariatric surgery its techniques, risks, outcomes, and long-term impact. Written for clinicians, students, and informed readers alike, this book serves as both an educational reference and a practical guide, empowering readers to understand obesity at its roots and to assess whether surgical intervention represents a sustainable solution for the future of weight management.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
184
Release Date:
2025-10-01
Publication Date:
2025-10-01
Publisher:
Publishershouse.co.uk
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1970711310
ISBN13:
9781970711318
Weight:
404 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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