Zahid A.
Genetic Aspects of Human Obesity: a Review.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;53(11):563-8.

Obesity is a common disease which has become more prevalent in all countries over the past few years. Obesity involves genetic predisposition but also metabolic, hormonal, behavioral, social and cultural aspects. A considerable amount of research on the genetics of obesity has been reported in the past few years. The most recent obesity gene map indicates that there are >200 genes or marker loci that have the potential to influence obesity.

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