Preface

The global epidemic of obesity, when evaluated in the context of the insidious role it plays in the health and well being of the population, is undoubtedly the paramount health care issue that we face. Through the lense of gastroenterology alone, obesity is a significant risk factor for GERD, Barrett ′s, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatitis, NAFLD, Cirrhosis, Colon Adenomas and Adenocarcinomas of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, and colon. The complexity of obesity has only recently been appreciated, and there have been fascinating developments in understanding the interplay of genetic, e pigenetic, physiologic and microbial factors, along with the behavioral and socioeconomic influences.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: SI: Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures: Considerations and Expe Source Type: research