Preface

While the pandemic of obesity continues to affect millions of people around the globe, major developments and insights into the pandemic and pathogenetic mechanisms of obesity-related disorders continue to evolve. Additionally, major developments in the management of obesity continue to progress with rather impressive outcomes.

In this volume, *Obesity – Recent Insights and Therapeutic Options*, we provide the latest developments in the field of obesity in a group of chapters written by experts in the field with direct and intricate knowledge of the disease through research and clinical practice.

Section 1, "Implications of Obesity in Special Populations", includes Chapter 1, "Obesity in Children: Recent Insights and Therapeutic Options'' and Chapter 2, "Stigmatization of the Patients Who Live with Overweight or Obesity". The populations discussed in these chapters are particularly vulnerable and suffer from disparities and inequities in health care. However, they are finally gaining attention from health professionals, policy makers, and other stakeholders.

Section 2, "Metabolic and Neurogenic Effects of Obesity: Implications for Chronic Diseases," includes Chapter 3, "Metabolic Changes in Obesity", Chapter 4, "Diet-Induced Overweight Conditions: Effect on Brain Structure, Cognitive Function, and Neurogenesis" and Chapter 5, "Obesity: A Prerequisite for Major Chronic Illnesses".

This section provides current and practical information relevant to our understanding of the pathogenesis of obesity-related disorders.

Finally, Section 3, "Recent Advances and Outcomes of Obesity Management", includes Chapter 6, "Novel Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapies", Chapter 7, "The Role of Dietary Interventions in the Management of Obesity", and Chapter 8, "Metabolic Outcomes in Obese Patients after Bariatric Embolization of the Left Gastric Vessel". This section discusses recent advances in pharmacology and surgical interventions for obesity as well as presents information regarding the outcomes of these interventions.

This book is timely with useful and practical information that addresses the needs of a variety of readers, including students, busy clinical providers, and researchers alike.

**Samy I. McFarlane** Distinguished Teaching Professor of Medicine/Endocrinology and Associate Dean, Downstate-Health Science University, United States of America

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Section 1

Implications of Obesity in

Special Populations

Section 1
