Iatrogenic Obesity

• Autores: Rekha B. Kumar, Louis J. Aronne
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 49, Nº. 2, 2020 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Obesity), págs. 265-273
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Obesity has been identified as a multifactorial disease with several determinants, including genetic predisposition, environmental influences, dietary patterns, and physical activity factors. Iatrogenic obesity, most commonly medication-induced weight gain, is often overlooked as a contributing factor to a patient’s obesity. This article highlights medications known to cause weight gain.