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Introduction

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Obesity-related inflammatory and procoagulant state: link to CVD and metabolic syndrome

Obesity as an inflammatory and procoagulant state

Metabolic syndrome: Definitions and quest for a single set of diagnostic criteria.

Obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Obesity and gallbladder disease

Obesity and reproduction

Female reproductive system and obesity

Female reproductive system and obesity

Male reproductive system and obesity

Obesity, stress and psychiatric co-morbidities

Obesity and cancer risk

Various weight-related co-morbidities

Weight-related co-morbidities of the musculoskeletal system and skin

Weight-related co-morbidities of the respiratory system

Conclusions