The Multifaceted Impact of Obesity on Human Health: Current Strategies for Screening, Treatment, and Mitigation
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15831573
ABSTRACT
This podcast provides an overview of obesity, defining it as a complex, chronic disease influenced by genetics, environment, and behavior. It meticulously details the widespread impact of obesity across various bodily systems—including cardiovascular, metabolic, oncological, respiratory, and musculoskeletal—and highlights the significant psychological, psychosocial, and socioeconomic burdens it imposes. The document also reviews current clinical approaches to screening and diagnosis, emphasizing the evolving role of BMI, waist circumference, and new ICD-10-CM codes in reducing stigma. Finally, it outlines therapeutic strategies, ranging from lifestyle interventions and pharmacological management (with a focus on new GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists) to metabolic and bariatric surgery, advocating for a multi-level, integrated, and personalized approach to address this global health challenge through policy, research, and clinical practice.
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OBJECTIVES
1. What is obesity, and how is it currently defined and diagnosed?
2. What are the comprehensive health consequences of obesity across different body systems?
3. How does obesity affect mental health and psychosocial well-being, and what is weight stigma's role?
4. What are the socioeconomic costs associated with the obesity epidemic?
5. What are the main therapeutic strategies for managing obesity?
6. What public health and policy interventions are crucial for mitigating the obesity epidemic?
7. What are the latest advancements and future directions in obesity research and management?
8. What are the main challenges in combating the obesity epidemic, and what opportunities exist for the future?
9.Why is a multi-level, integrated, and personalized approach essential for obesity management?
10.How can healthcare providers and systems improve care for individuals with obesity, specifically regarding stigma and access?
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