Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease

Although cardiovascular disease remains the leading proximate cause of death in the United States it is now estimated that obesity may be equivalent to smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in America. In light of these statistics this reference presents our current understanding of the epidemiology pathology and genetics of the obesity epidemic and its relationship to cardiovascular disease. It provides an evidence-based approach to the topic as well as emphasizes a combined treatment strategy for patients suffering from both obesity and cardiovascular disease.