Slimming Agent - related Adversities in Hong Kong

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  • Albert YW Chan
چکیده

Introduction Diets and exercise should be the mainstay of management of obesity. Nonetheless, many people put their faith in slimming agents as a quick fix for weight reduction. Their effectiveness appears to be limited as the amount of weight loss is small. The lack of long-term safety data and the occurrence of adverse effects are important consideration. Proprietary slimming products are heterogeneous and may contain drugs that are no longer used because of their toxicity profile. Problems occur because slimming agents are used inappropriately or proprietary products are adulterated with toxic drugs.

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تاریخ انتشار 2007