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Simón Barquera1, Lesly Samara Véjar-Rentería2, Carlos Aguilar-Salinas3

  • 1Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. sbarquera@insp.mx.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|April 19, 2022
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Summary
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Mexico faces an escalating obesity epidemic. Over 1,000 health professionals developed 10 priority actions, emphasizing societal participation and evidence-based strategies for obesity prevention and control.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The rising obesity epidemic presents a significant public health challenge in Mexico.
  • A group of professionals convened in 2021, supported by the World Obesity Federation, to address this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and summarize priority actions for Mexico to combat the obesity epidemic.
  • To present a position statement with 10 actionable recommendations for professionals and various sectors.

Main Methods:

  • Convened a group of over 1,000 health professionals to discuss and develop recommendations.
  • Reviewed and incorporated recommendations from existing high-level documents and guidelines.
  • Focused on a life-course approach, person-centered care, and planetary sustainability.

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Main Results:

  • Developed 10 actionable recommendations for obesity prevention and control.
  • Emphasized the importance of social participation, comprehensive interventions, and education.
  • Highlighted the need for active environments and protection from conflicts of interest.

Conclusions:

  • A serious, evidence-based, timely, and comprehensive approach is needed to tackle obesity.
  • Interventions should be ethical, sensitive, and avoid weight stigma.
  • Integrated efforts across professional and societal sectors are crucial for effective obesity management.