Obesity Epidemiology

Overview

Frank Hu's edited volume examines how obesity is studied in populations and how the resulting evidence is interpreted. It addresses the definition and measurement of adiposity, the design of epidemiological studies, associations with major diseases, and the investigation of contributing exposures. Its emphasis on methods makes it a useful companion to clinical textbooks that summarize obesity-related risks without exploring how those estimates are produced.

What this book covers

• Study design, measurement of adiposity, and assessment of diet and activity.
• Epidemiological evidence linking obesity with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
• Behavioral, environmental, psychosocial, biochemical, and genetic determinants.
• Analytical challenges and interpretation of observational obesity research.

Who it’s for

Epidemiology, nutrition, and public-health students; researchers; and clinicians who want to evaluate population evidence more critically. It is a methods-oriented academic resource rather than a step-by-step treatment manual.

How to study with this book

Choose a published obesity study and compare its design and measurement choices with the relevant chapters. Note potential confounding, limitations of exposure measurement, and the distinction between association and causal interpretation.

Digital format

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