Clinical pathway for the diagnosis and management of obesity in adults
- Author:
Maglonzo Eva Irene Yu
;
Martin Ann Kristine Joy T
;
Palma Nenacia Ranali Niren R
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Male;
Female;
Aged;
Middle Aged;
Adult;
OBESITY;
CRITICAL PATHWAYS
- From:
The Filipino Family Physician
2011;49(3):126-128
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Obesity is a global epidemic. It creates a major public health problem. The rising trend is primarily a result of low levels of physical activity and high caloric diets. Obesity is both a complication of and risk factor for serious co-morbidities. Furthermore, it is a disease entity in itself. This pathway aims to provide care physicians with a stepwise approach to the diagnosis and management of obesity among adult Asian patients.
