Iatrogenic Obesity.

Weill Cornell Medicine, Comprehensive Weight Control Center, 1165 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA. Electronic address: Reb9037@med.cornell.edu. Weill Cornell Medicine, Comprehensive Weight Control Center, 1165 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA.

Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America. 2020;(2):265-273

Abstract

Obesity has been identified as a multifactorial disease with several determinants, including genetic predisposition, environmental influences, dietary patterns, and physical activity factors. Iatrogenic obesity, most commonly medication-induced weight gain, is often overlooked as a contributing factor to a patient's obesity. This article highlights medications known to cause weight gain.

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Publication Type : Review

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