title: [An alternative approach to the teaching of obesity as a civilization-related disease].
abstract: Universities are relying on student-activating methods in teaching. This work was concerned with an approach to teaching of obesity as a civilization-related disease to medical students. Brainstorming, snowball discussion, careful reading of medical texts, evidence-based medicine, and practicals on how to measure BMI and WHR were exploited. Analysis of medical histories to disclose risk factors of ischemic heart disease and polymetabolic syndrome X are proposed. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies of obesity and its disorders are presented.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Zaklad Higieny Akademii Medycznej im. prof. Feliksa Skubiszewskiego ul. Radziwiłłowska 11, 20-080 Lublin.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nieradko-Iwanicka
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000145:classification; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D049629:Waist-Hip Ratio