The (classes of the) objects we saw in the previous chapter are rather simple. Not because they are small in size. In fact, in well-written, real-world code, objects tend to be fairly small. The main reason for the simplicity is that each of these objects has a single, self-contained method that does not interact with other methods. In this chapter we will see how methods can call each other, m...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE School-based BMI measurement has attracted attention across the nation as a potential approach to address obesity among youth. However, little is known about its impact or effectiveness in changing obesity rates or related physical activity and dietary behaviors that influence obesity. This article describes current BMI-measurement programs and practices, research, and ...

objective  the aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of na valproate and phenobarbital on changes in the weight of epileptic patients following treatment for their condition using the drugs mentioned. materials and methods sixty epileptics were assigned into two groups of 30 patients each, the case and controls. the diagnosis was made on the basis of the international league...

conclusions obesity is not a potential risk factor for periodontal disease in children of low-income families. however, periodontal disease is associated with increased bmi. promotion of healthy nutrition and adequate physical activity may prevent the progression of periodontal disease. results a significant association was found between bmi and ohi (p = 0.001). also, a significant reverse corr...

background :asthma is the most common respiratory disease with an increasing prevalence. on the other hand, obesity is also a challenging disease compromising health in human communities. this study sought to assess the correlation of asthma and body mass index (bmi) in occupational setting.   methods : this study was conducted in a cable manufacturing company in 2012. a total of 551 workers fr...

introduction: obesity is an independent risk factor in developing cvd, type ii diabetes, and gall bladder disease, different types of cancers, osteoarthritis and mortality. weight gain during adult life, especially during the third and fourth decades, is associated with increased blood pressure. methods: random samples of nearly 1493 men and women aged between 16 to 85 years old were selected f...