Obesity. Global Impact and Epidemiology

Table of Contents

1. Definition and introduction to epidemiology of obesity
Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
2. Study design in obesity epidemiology research
Jacqueline Chu, B.A. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
3. Prevalence and trends in obesity in the United States and affluent countries 19
Ollin Venegas, B.A. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
4. Etiology of obesity
Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
5. The global impact of obesity
Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
6. The health impact of obesity
Elizabeth Kiwanuka, M.D., Ph.D.
7. Psychosocial factors and outcomes of obesity
Jacqueline Chu, B.A. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
8. The role of diet in the obesity epidemic
Elizabeth Kiwanuka, M.D., Ph.D.
9. The role of physical activity in the obesity epidemic
Elizabeth Kiwanuka, M.D., Ph.D.
10. Environmental factors related to the obesity epidemic
Lindsey G. Kahan, B.S. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
11. Cultural factors related to the obesity epidemic
Zohra Salehi, M.D., Pharm.D.
12. Educational factors related to the obesity epidemic
Zohra Salehi, M.D., Pharm.D.
13. Refined food addiction and its relation to obesity
Lindsey G. Kahan, B.S. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
14. Glycemic index
David Kim, M.D.
15. Predictors of obesity
David Kim, M.D.

Authors

Raman Mehrzad Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States. Dr. Mehrzad is a physician, scientist and author who has worked closely with attendings and hundreds of students, interns, residents and fellows throughout his career. He is American Board Certified in Internal medicine and worked as a specialized physician at Yale New Haven Hospital for 3 years where he was also a clinical instructor at Yale School of Medicine. Currently, he is pursuing a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University and hence with his background brings both medical and surgical knowledge to the project. Dr. Mehrzad has conducted extensive scientific research in multiple areas in medicine, surgery and education and has over 36 peer-reviewed articles and over 22 abstracts published. He has written 5 books that are selling widely in Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and contributed to six 6 medical and surgical textbooks. He is also an international lecturer and has lectured at over 100 schools for thousands of students across Europe. Lastly, beside his medical degree, Dr. Mehrzad holds an Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership degree from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Massachusetts, Isenberg school of Business.