Tackling obesity and health inequalities
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چکیده
In this editorial, Professor Roger Kirby, Editor-in-Chief of Trends in Urology and Men's Health, reflects on the impact rising obesity importance continuing to encourage healthier lifestyles.
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عنوان ژورنال: Trends in Urology and Men's Health
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2044-3749', '2044-3730']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/tre.881