Global Health Complications of Obesity presents a valuable resource for research scientists and clinicians by covering the burden of obesity and related diseases and serving as a starting point for in-depth discussions in academic settings and for obesity-treatment specialists. Obesity is associated with a statistically higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and many other diseases. This succinct resource focuses on the current data, research and management of obesity. It is essential reading for healthcare professionals, endocrinologists, nutritionists, public health students and medical students.

Global Health Complications of Obesity

Medical Books

Miller, Carrie

Moini,Jahangir

Ahangari, Raheleh

Samsam, Mohtashem

Administration & Medicine Economics

Elsevier

Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world--from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia--through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice. Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers alike. From diving with manta rays at night in Kona, Hawaii, and swimming with hammerheads of Cocos Island in Costa Rica to exploring caves in Belize's Lighthouse Atoll and diving beneath the ice floes of Antarctica, this exquisite inspirational book is filled with beautiful imagery, marine life guides, trusted travel tips, and expert diving advice from world-famous National Geographic divers and explorers like Brian Skerry, Jessica Cramp, and David Doubilet. Organized by diving experience and certification level--from beginner open water and wreck dives to expert cold water and cave dives--each location offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the magic of our world's oceans--from your armchair or with your scuba gear in tow.

100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

National Geographic

Filled with compelling stories, expert advice, and stunning National Geographic photography, this comprehensive guide features extraordinary destinations for divers who like to travel, divers traveling with non-diving companions, and travelers who are passionate about the ocean. Dive travel experts Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor traveled to 50 inspirational locations around the world--spending more than 250 hours underwater--to bring you this one-of-a-kind guidebook. In these rich and inviting pages, you will find travel stories and practical tips to make the most of your next adventure. · Marvel at manta rays and dragons in Komodo; · Explore the hiking and diving paradise of Saba in the Caribbean; · Dive in with white sharks and whale sharks in Australia; · Discover shipwrecks and sand dunes in North Carolina's Outer Banks; · Learn martial arts and shore-dive in Okinawa, Japan; · Linger in the land and sea gardens of Bormes-les-Mimosas, France; · Road-trip around the marine reserves and coastal towns of New Zealand's North Island; · And so much more! There is a purpose to these extraordinary travel experiences: conservation through exploration. To that end, each location highlights a global issue--from the necessity of protecting remarkable ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves, to sea turtle and shark conservation--and suggests ways you can learn more and get involved. Whether you're dreaming of your next dive holiday or looking to travel the world a little differently, this guide will inspire you to get out and explore--above and beneath the surface!

National Geographic A Diver's Guide to the World: Remarkable Dive Travel Destinations Above and Beneath the Surface

Hiking & Camping

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