Obesity and genetics

Authors

  • María Isabel Quiroga de Michelena Instituto de Medicina Genética, Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v78i2.13216

Keywords:

Obesity, Genetics.

Abstract

Obesity is becoming epidemic in many countries, and includes urban areas of Peru. Various studies try to elucidate the factors that contribute to this dangerous epidemic that has an evident genetic component. In this review we try to summarize what is currently known with respect to genetics in obesity.

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Published

2017-07-17

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Section

Simposio

How to Cite

1.
Quiroga de Michelena MI. Obesity and genetics. An Fac med [Internet]. 2017 Jul. 17 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];78(2):192-5. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/13216