Obesity is a medical discipline that deals with the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of obesity, a chronic disease characterized by excessive body fat deposition. This discipline focuses on a comprehensive approach to obesity as a serious health problem that can lead to a number of complications such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and others.
Obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from a combination of genetic, metabolic, behavioural and environmental factors. The main causes include:
The body mass index (BMI) is most commonly used to diagnose obesity and helps to estimate the degree of overweight or obesity. Other methods include waist circumference measurement, body composition analysis and blood tests that can reveal associated metabolic disorders.
The treatment of obesity involves different approaches:
Prevention of obesity is essential and consists of education for a healthy lifestyle from an early age, promotion of healthy eating and regular physical activity.
An obesitologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of obesity. His or her role is to provide expert guidance, develop a personalized treatment plan and monitor the patient's progress. The obesitologist works with other professionals such as dietitians, physiotherapists and psychologists to provide the most comprehensive care possible.
Obesity medicine is key in the fight against obesity because it offers structured and science-based treatments that not only help reduce weight, but also improve a patient's overall health and quality of life.
DIABETOLOGY/ ENDOCRINOLOGY
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