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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14249| Title: | Over-the-counter weight loss preparations |
| Authors: | Vella, Valerie |
| Keywords: | Weight loss preparations -- Malta Obesity -- Disease management -- Malta Weight loss preparations -- Effectiveness |
| Issue Date: | 2015 |
| Publisher: | Malta College of Pharmacy Practice |
| Citation: | Vella, V. (2015). Over-the-counter weight loss preparations. Journal of the Malta College of Pharmacy Practice, 21, 13-15. |
| Abstract: | Obesity has been described as a pandemic as it is estimated to contribute to more than 3 million deaths worldwide.2 In Malta 28.7% of the population is obese and another 67.6% is classified as overweight.3, 4 This paper will be provide a summary of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of some common ingredients in weight loss preparations available in local pharmacies. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/14249 |
| Appears in Collections: | JMCPP, Issue 21 JMCPP, Issue 21 |
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