Challenges in obesity management.

Author: BorrellL, ForeytJ P, HaddockC K, PostonW S

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CONTEXT: Obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. During the past decade, the overall prevalence of obesity in the United States increased over 30%, with more than one third of the adult population meeting the definition of being overweight. OBJECTIVE: We review current and emerging therapies, pr...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-199808000-00002

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

The Challenges of Obesity Management: A Desert of Complexity

Obesity, like a relentless desert sandstorm, continues to pose a significant challenge to public health. This study, like a seasoned explorer seeking a path through a vast and unforgiving landscape, examines the complexities of obesity management and explores the challenges facing both physicians and researchers. The researchers, like skilled navigators charting a course through a treacherous terrain, analyze the effectiveness of current therapies and highlight the need for novel approaches to combat this growing epidemic.

The Quest for Effective Obesity Treatments: A Journey Through the Desert

The study's findings, like a map revealing hidden obstacles, highlight the challenges of managing obesity. The researchers found that while current conservative therapies can produce short-term weight losses, they often prove ineffective in the long term. The study, like a beacon in the desert, underscores the urgent need for more effective and sustainable solutions to obesity.

A New Frontier in Obesity Management: A Holistic Approach

This study, like a wellspring of water in a parched land, suggests that a more holistic approach to obesity management is essential. The researchers advocate for combining psychosocial interventions, medications, and extended maintenance programs to achieve long-term success.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a camel traversing a vast and unforgiving desert, underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing obesity. The study's findings highlight the need for continuous research and development in the quest for effective and sustainable solutions to combat this complex and growing health challenge.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1998-09-08
  2. Date Revised 2019-07-02
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

9715214

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1097/00007611-199808000-00002

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Languages

English

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