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Obesity.

L J Aronne
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Obesity is a chronic disease, which similar to diabetes and hypertension, requires long-term treatment. The patient must be willing to make major changes in eating habits, lifestyle, and physical activity to achieve long-lasting results.

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Appetite DepressantsBehaviorBody Mass IndexDiet, ReducingExerciseFemaleFenfluramineHumansObesityPhentermineRisk FactorsWeight LossJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReview

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L J Aronne. 1998. Obesity.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70599-x

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