Genetics and lifestyle factors in obesity
- π€ Speaker: Dr. Shafqat Ahmad, Lunds university, Malmo, Sweden
- π Date & Time: Wednesday 19 April 2017, 09:30 - 10:00
- π Venue: Online
Abstract
Obesity is a pervasive and highly prevalent disease that poses substantial health risks to those it affects. Obesity. Lifestyle intervention trials designed to lower the disease risk demonstrate different affect in different people. Hence, determining how best to prevent obesity related disease remains a major priority. The optimal prevention strategies are likely to differ depending on a personβs genotype, but will like involve combinations of lifestyle and drug therapy.
Series This talk is part of the The obesity epidemic: Discussing the global health crisis series.
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Wednesday 19 April 2017, 09:30-10:00