Genetic Epidemiology of Obesity
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Genetic epidemiology of obesity.
Obesity has become a global epidemic and contributes to the increasing burden of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, some types of cancer, and premature death worldwide. Obesity is highly heritable and arises from the interactions of multiple genes, environmental factors, and behavior. In this paper, the authors reviewed recent developments in genetic epidemiologic research, focusi...
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متن کامل[Genetic epidemiology].
The Division of Biostatistics offers two training programs in Genetic Epidemiology, a postdoctoral master's degree (GEMS) and a certificate program. These programs provide a multidisciplinary educational opportunity for people who want to work at the dynamic nexus of genetics and medicine. There are growing needs for scientists with this training both in academia and industry. With the wealth o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Epidemiologic Reviews
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0193-936X,1478-6729
DOI: 10.1093/epirev/mxm004