Multifactorial causation of obesity: implications for prevention.

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Obesity threatens to become the foremost cause of chronic disease in the world. Being obese can induce multiple metabolic abnormalities that contribute to cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and other chronic disorders. Unfortunately, prevalence of obesity is increasing both in the United States and worldwide. Reasons for the rising prevalence include urbanization of the world's population, increased...

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