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Author:   Raman Mehrzad (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780128188392

ISBN 10:   0128188391
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   16 July 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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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.

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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.

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