Genetics of Obesity

Document Type : Reviews

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Zoology department faculty of science Cairo university Giza Egypt

Abstract

Obesity is a complex and heterogeneous disorders characterized by excessive body mass and fat and determined by genes, environmental factors and also the interaction between genes and environment. With an increased incidence in children and a prevalence of up to 25% in some countries, obesity is becoming a clinical and public problem of increasing importance in modern society. Thus, in this review the causes of obesity in particular the genetic causes will be discussed.

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