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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Obesity: prevalence, causes and clinical consequences.
1Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, The James Clerk Maxwell Building, London. alison.shepherd@kcl.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 25, 2009
Summary
Obesity is a widespread health issue needing long-term management. This article examines obesity
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Endocrinology
- Psychology
Background:
- Obesity prevalence is increasing globally.
- It requires comprehensive, long-term management strategies.
- Understanding contributing factors is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the prevalence and multifactorial causes of obesity.
- To focus on the biopsychosocial aspects influencing obesity.
- To discuss associated health risks, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current obesity research.
- Analysis of epidemiological data on obesity prevalence.
- Examination of biopsychosocial models of obesity.
Main Results:
- Obesity is a complex condition with diverse causes.
- Biopsychosocial factors significantly contribute to obesity development and maintenance.
- Obesity is strongly linked to increased risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Conclusions:
- Effective obesity management requires addressing its multifactorial nature.
- Interventions should consider biological, psychological, and social determinants.
- Reducing obesity is vital for mitigating public health crises like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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