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Ep 99 – Assessment and management of obesity
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Obesity is a medical condition characterised by excessive accumulation of body fat, to the point where it may have adverse effects on health. Its incidence is steadily rising in both young people and adults. It is typically measured using BMI, but this has limitations and may not always accurately represent the level of obesity. While genetics and hormonal factors have a role in obesity, lifestyle choices (such as diet and physical activity level) and environmental factors also significantly contribute to its development. In recent years, the prevalence of obesity has been on the rise globally, leading to serious health concerns such as increased risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer and other health problems. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson provides an overview of the rise of obesity, the management options we have in general practice and the impact of newer injectable drugs for weight loss that many patients are now requesting.
Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/obesity/ep-99-assessment-and-management-of-obesity.
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Manage episode 410651080 series 3528644
Obesity is a medical condition characterised by excessive accumulation of body fat, to the point where it may have adverse effects on health. Its incidence is steadily rising in both young people and adults. It is typically measured using BMI, but this has limitations and may not always accurately represent the level of obesity. While genetics and hormonal factors have a role in obesity, lifestyle choices (such as diet and physical activity level) and environmental factors also significantly contribute to its development. In recent years, the prevalence of obesity has been on the rise globally, leading to serious health concerns such as increased risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer and other health problems. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson provides an overview of the rise of obesity, the management options we have in general practice and the impact of newer injectable drugs for weight loss that many patients are now requesting.
Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/obesity/ep-99-assessment-and-management-of-obesity.
Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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