Context Prevalence of obesity and the metabolic syndrome is rapidly increasing in
developing countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality due to type 2 diabetes …

Cytokines act as pleiotropic polypeptides regulating inflammatory and immune responses
through actions on cells. They provide important signals in the pathophysiology of a range of …

The increase in heart failure (HF) rates throughout the developed and developing regions of
the world poses enormous challenges for caregivers, researchers, and policymakers …

The understanding that global climate change represents a profound threat to the health and
well-being of human and nonhuman species worldwide is growing. This article examines …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often associated with other
chronic diseases. These patients are often admitted to hospital based rehabilitation …

The metabolic syndrome is defined as the coexistence of multiple cardiovascular and
diabetes risk factors, the prevalence of which has increased dramatically in adult …

Context: The mortality numbers and rates of chronic disease are rising faster in developing
than in developed countries. This article compares prevailing explanations of population …

Countries undergoing the nutrition transition are experiencing a progressive increase in
obesity and nutrition‐related chronic diseases (NRCDs). In transitional countries, stunting …

Opinion statement Regular and vigorous physical exercise has been scientifically
established as providing strong preventative medicine against cancer with the potential to …

The objectives of the present study are:(i) to estimate annual direct medical costs of chronic
diseases attributable to overweight and obesity among adults in China and (ii) to predict the …