Evaluating the Cause of Death in Obese Individuals: A Ten-Year Medical Autopsy Study
Background. Obesity is a growing public health problem associated with increased morbidity and rate of death. Postmortem examination is imperative to determine the cause of death, to detect clinically unsuspected disease entities, and consequently to determine the actual impact of obesity on patient...
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Main Authors: | Jad Saab (Author), Steven P. Salvatore (Author) |
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Hindawi Limited,
2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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