Study of obesity among secondary school girls in Nasr city District.

      Аннотация: Obesity is a serious health hazard. Their prevalence is increasing and constitutes an important public health problem due to modern civilization and increasing urbanization. Obesity is considered the most common nutritional disorder in affluent societies. Its significance requires constant emphasis because it is associated with increased mortality and predispose to the development of several diseases. This book contain a comprehensive assessment of causes and predisposing factors behind child obesity, especially for adolescent girls. If you need an effective methods for obesity prevention or if you are already obese and search for effective treatment methods, sure this book will benefit you. A global and comprehensive view of obesity among adolescent girls in Egypt.

Ключевые слова: adolescent, body mass index, obesity, overweight