Obesity

Louisa Herring; David Broom

doi:10.4324/9781315102399-10

Obesity

Louisa Herring
, David Broom

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Abstract

This chapter defines obesity and have an awareness of the prevalence data. It evaluates the various methods and approaches to obesity management. Obesity prevalence worldwide has more than doubled since 1980 and is now recognised as a 'chronic, relapsing, progressive disease process' needing immediate action to manage the global epidemic. The current universal body mass measurement is body mass index, which is a simple calculation derived from stretch stature and body mass. Morbid obesity also contributes to reductions in physical function, walking speed and further increases the occurrence of disability. Routine identification of overweight and obesity typically occurs in primary care as general practitioners see three-quarters of patients at least once per year, with individuals with obesity attending more regularly. The expertise of the surgical department as well as the preference of the individual dictate the type of procedure performed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Exercise Management for Referred Medical Conditions
Editors	Andrew Scott, David Broom
Publisher	Taylor and Francis - Balkema
Chapter	10
Pages	171-201
Number of pages	31
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781315102399
ISBN (Print)	9781138103993, 9781138104006
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315102399-10
Publication status	Published - 29 Jul 2022

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© 2022 selection and editorial matter, Andrew Scott and David Broom; individual chapters, the contributors. All rights reserved.

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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General Health Professions
General Medicine

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