<jats:p>Experience with 18 obese patients who have undergone prolonged (60 days) therapeutic starvation shows that in general this is a safe procedure, but there are significant associated hazards, particularly a breakdown in electrolyte homoeostasis. The need for close biochemical control of such patients is stressed.</jats:p>
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I. Introduction, 488.-II. The model with automobiles as an example, 489.-III. Examples and applications, 492.-IV. Counteracting institutions, 499.-V. Conclusion, 500.