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[Obesity. Various aspects in daily practice].

P M Suter1, F Gutzwiller

  • 1Institut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin, Universität Zürich.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|April 28, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Overweight and obesity are common in general practice. Effective obesity treatment likely involves diet, behavior change, and physical activity, especially for abdominal fat.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • General Practice

Context:

  • Overweight and obesity represent prevalent health issues encountered in primary care settings.
  • Emerging research highlights the significance of adipose tissue distribution, particularly abdominal fat, in disease pathogenesis.
  • Understanding the physiological underpinnings of obesity is crucial for effective clinical management.

Purpose:

  • To provide an overview of the physiological basis of abdominal obesity.
  • To discuss selected therapeutic strategies for managing overweight and obesity.
  • To emphasize the multifactorial nature of obesity treatment.

Summary:

  • Obesity and overweight are frequently diagnosed conditions in general practice.
  • The role of fat distribution, specifically abdominal obesity, is increasingly recognized.
  • A combined approach including hypocaloric diet, behavioral modification, and physical activity is considered the cornerstone of effective obesity therapy.

Impact:

  • Informs clinicians about the importance of fat distribution in obesity management.
  • Highlights a comprehensive, evidence-based therapeutic strategy for overweight and obesity.
  • Contributes to the understanding and management of a major global health concern.

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