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Obesity - Management
Overview of management
- Assess the person in terms of:
- Factors contributing to their overweight or obesity.
- Risk of health problems in the future.
- Their willingness to address their weight.
- Advise on diet and physical activity.
- Refer if appropriate.
- Otherwise, manage according to body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (if BMI < 35 kg/m2), and comorbidities.
- Prescribe an anti-obesity drug if appropriate.
- Consider referral for surgery if the person fulfils the criteria.
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