Obesity usually is associated with morbidity related to diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular
diseases. However, there are many gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases for which obesity …

The epidemic of obesity continues at alarming rates, with a high burden to our economy and
society. The American Gastroenterological Association understands the importance of …

At the beginning of the 21st Century, obesity has become the leading metabolic disease in
the World. So much so, that the World Health Organisation refers to obesity as the global …

The typical manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are heartburn and/or
regurgitation. GERD can be further classified into erosive GERD and nonerosive GERD …

Obesity is an increasingly common problem worldwide and a risk factor for a variety of
gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, both non‐neoplastic (eg gastro‐oesophageal reflux and …

Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in obese patients. Apart from the
physical discomfort and the economic burden, GERD may increase morbidity and mortality …

Obesity is the next major epidemiologic challenge facing today's doctors, with the annual
allocation of healthcare resources for the disease and related comorbidities projected to …

The prevalence of obesity in the developed world is increasing. Approximately 23% of adult
Canadians (5.5 million people) are obese. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of …

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown inconsistent results about the association
between body mass index (BMI) and gastrointestinal disorders. The aim of this study was to …

Obesity is a chronic and stigmatizing disease that has become a major health problem in
most industrialized countries because of its high prevalence, causal relationship with …