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The genetics of obesity.
Current diabetes reports - 1 Dec 2010
Herrera Blanca M, Lindgren Cecilia M
Abstract excerpt
Obesity is a result of excess body fat accumulation. This excess is associated with adverse health effects such as CVD, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. The development of obesity has an evident environmental contribution, but as shown by heritability estimates of 40% to 70%, a genetic susceptibility component is also needed. Progress in understanding the etiology has been slow, with findings largely restricted to...
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