The science of obesity

KEY MESSAGES • Obesity arises from a complex interplay of genetic, biological, behavioural, psychosocial and environmental factors.• Obesity has a strong genetic component, with twin studies indicating a 50 - 80% concordance in body mass index (BMI) and regional fat distribution. A Swedish study on...

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Published in:	South African medical journal Vol. 115; no. 10b; p. e3600
Main Authors:	May, W, Goedecke, J H, Conradie-Smit, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	South African Medical Association 04.11.2025
Subjects:	Guideline Obesity Science
ISSN:	0256-9574, 2078-5135
Online Access:	Get full text
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