title: [Obesity as a metabolic risk factor].
abstract: On the basis of the results of clinico-experimental examinations and of animal experiments the importance of obesity as metabolic factor of risk is confirmed and hereby the diabetes mellitus as well as cardiovascular effects are particularly taken into consideration. Conclusions are made relevant to practice and it is particularly referred to the central position of the B-cells for the pathogenesis of diabetes as well as to prophylactic and early therapeutic measures.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006801:Humans; D006946:Hyperinsulinism / Q000175:diagnosis; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*
vernacular_title: Fettsucht als metabolischer Risikofaktor.