This guideline update reflects substantial advances in the epidemiology, determinants,
pathophysiology, assessment, prevention and treatment of obesity, and shifts the focus of …

Abstract Background: This Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the management of obesity
in adults in Ireland, adapted from the Canadian CPG, defines obesity as a complex chronic …

Importance Even though one-third of US adults are obese, identification and treatment rates
for obesity remain low. Clinician engagement is vital to provide guidance and assistance to …

The development of consensus guidelines for obesity is complex. It involves recommending
both treatment interventions and interventions related to screening and prevention. With so …

The epidemic rise in obesity has fuelled the current debate over its classification as a
disease. Contrary to just being a medical condition or risk factor for other diseases, obesity is …

Obesity is a complex, chronic medical condition with a major negative impact on human
health. 1 Over the last 30 years, there has been an exponential growth in the prevalence of …

In 1998, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognized obesity as a disease,
acknowledging its profound effects on individual health outcomes and socioeconomic costs …

Background: Obesity is epidemic and leads to substantial morbidity/mortality. Effective
strategies exist for managing obesity yet are rarely used by physicians. This applied …

Importance Obesity affects approximately 42% of US adults and is associated with increased
rates of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders …

The first contact for patients with obesity for any medical treatment or other issues is
generally with General Practitioners (GPs). Therefore, given the complexity of the disease …