The influence of environmental factors in the treatment and prevention of obesity

  • Emilian Rejane Marcon Programa de Pós-graduação do Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul / Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia - IC/FUC
  • Iseu Gus Programa de Pós-graduação do Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul / Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia - IC/FUC
Keywords: Obesity, Physical activity, Social factors

Abstract

Obesity is growing year on year as regards the numbers of obese and the severity of this disease. The aim of this study was discuss the influence of society on the causes, consequences, treatment, as well the prevention of obesity. Discuss the role of society and the state as protector and educator, both in treatment and in prevention of this disease. Evaluate their treatments are of relevance to overall improvement in quality of life for countless individuals who has been suffering from the ravages caused by obesity. It is considered one of the greatest health problems in the new millennium. Because it is a complex multifactorial disease, associatedwith numerous risk factors and even caused by genetic and social influence.

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Published
2012-11-04
How to Cite
Marcon, E. R., & Gus, I. (2012). The influence of environmental factors in the treatment and prevention of obesity. Brazilian Journal of Obesity, Nutrition and Weight Loss, 4(20). Retrieved from https://www.rbone.com.br/index.php/rbone/article/view/265
Issue
Vol. 4 No. 20 (2010)
Section
Scientific Articles - Original

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