Special Issue on Obesity and Health
Obesity is a complex disorder that involves an excessive amount of body fat. When the body fat accumulates to some extent, it may have a negative effect on health. Being obese increases the risk of having certain diseases and health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers.
In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Obesity and Health. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
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Adult obesity
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Bariatric surgery
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Childhood obesity
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Cholesterol test
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Diet and obesity
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Disability and obesity
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Hormones and obesity
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Metabolic syndrome
Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.
Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Obesity and Health” should be selected during your submission.
Special Issue Timetable:
Submission Deadline
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June 30th, 2016
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Publication Date
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August 2016
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Guest Editor:
For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at
health@scirp.org.