@article{HBSN33696,
author = {Monica Cheng and Richard B. Gunderman},
title = {Is obesity a disease?—the evolving concepts, cancer paradox and association with improved cancer immunotherapy efficacy},
journal = {Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition},
volume = {9},
number = {2},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Obesity represents a growing health problem in the United States and worldwide, with a prevalence that has doubled since 1980 (1). In the United States, 70% of adults and 37% of adolescents are overweight or obese. The chronic health implications of obesity make it a public health issue with significant economic ramifications. By promoting an altered whole-body physiology, obesity increases the risk for chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer (2).},
issn = {2304-389X}, url = {https://hbsn.amegroups.org/article/view/33696}
}