Review
Metabolic obesity: A new therapeutic target for cardio-metabolic risk reduction
Abstract
During the last couple of years, the focus of attention has drifted from coronary risk to cardiometabolic risk because of the growing epidemic of cardio-metabolic disorders such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Physical inactivity and consumption of high-energy foods are the root causes of this epidemic.
Published on Jun 1, 2010
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