Cursory remarks on corpulence; or obesity considered as a disease: with a critical examination of ancient and modern opinions, relative to its causes and cure / [William Wadd].

London : For J. Callow, 1816.

iv, 129 pages ; (8vo)

3rd ed. Containing a reference to the most remarkable cases that have occurred in this country.

1st-2d eds. issued anonymously

Later ed. has title: Comments on corpulency.

Copy 1. Supplier/Donor: Med. Soc. Lond. This book was formerly part of the collection of the Medical Society of London, which was deposited for safekeeping in the Wellcome Library in 1964. It was eventually purchased by the Wellcome Trust in 1984, with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and other charities.