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<p>This 2 volume set comprises of the 3rd edition of Volume 1 and the 4th edition of Volume 2, both published in 2014.</p> <p>In recent years, we've developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors associated with the development of obesity. New clinical trials, discoveries related to drug use, and greater understanding of the benefits of weight loss in obese patients have expanded the field of research in this area. Reflecting our evolving understanding of causes and consequences, <i> </i>the two-volume set <b>Handbook of Obesity</b> explores every facet of this disease from cause to cure.</p><b> <p>Volume One: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Physiopathology </b>provides comprehensive coverage of the biological, behavioral, and environmental determinants of this critical illness. This new edition is divided into five sections exploring essential factors involved in obesity research: </p> <ul><i> <p> <li>History, Definitions, and Prevalence: </i> Changes over time surrounding our notion of obesity, adiposity traits, and the epidemiology of obesity in various populations </li> <p></p><i> <p> <li>Biological Determinants of Obesity: </i> Genetic and epigenetic evidence, fetal life and postnatal influences, the use of animal models in research, endocrine issues, molecular aspects, and issues related to viral infection and adiposity</li> <p></p><i> <p> <li>Behavioral Determinants of Obesity: </i> The effects of food and ingestive behavior, smoking, breastfeeding, sleep duration, work/leisure time activity, and sedentary behavior</li> <p></p><i> <p> <li>Environmental, Social, and Cultural Determinants of Obesity: </i> The role of agriculture and the food industry, the urban environment, social and economic aspects, cultural factors, environmental pollutants, and economic costs</li> <p></p><i> <p> <li>Consequences of Obesity: </i>How excess weight affects and exacerbates a range of comorbid conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary diso