Obesity :  a ticking time bomb for reproductive health / 
edited by Tahir A. Mahmood, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran. 
 - xxxv, 658 p. :  ill. 
<br/><br/> Formerly CIP. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/> Bringing together experts from a variety of specialties to examine the issues and challenges of obesity, this book discusses how obesity affects fertility, reproduction and pregnancy.  Obesity is a continuing issue around the world and in many contexts. The growing number of obese people is an increasing concern for those in the medical profession, and obesity can pose specific challenges in relation to fertility and pregnancy. Patients who are obese require specific considerations and knowledge. Bringing together experts from a variety of specialties to examine the issues and challenges of obesity, this book discusses how obesity affects fertility, reproduction, and pregnancy. Beginning with an exploration of the epidemiology of obesity, further chapters focus on specific issues related to obesity and both male and female reproduction, the complications of obesity during pregnancy and labour, and the long term effects of obesity. This is the most comprehensive resource to examine the topic of obesity and reproductive issues, making it invaluable for medical students, professionals, and researchers in public policy and medicine. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780123914804 (ebook) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Fertility, Human.<br/>Infertility.<br/>Pregnancy--Complications.<br/>Obesity.<br/>Health and Wellbeing<br/>Reproductive medicine<br/>Food & beverage technology<br/>Life sciences: general issues<br/>Fitness & diet<br/>Obesity: treatment & therapy<br/>Industrial relations, health & safety<br/>Biology, life sciences<br/>Diets & dieting<br/>Dietetics & nutrition
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