The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm

The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm Introduction Obesity is a complex and multi-factorial chronic disease with genetic, environmental, physiological and behavioural determinants that requires long-term care. In 2014-15, of Australians aged 18 years and over were above normal weight, with being obese [1]. Obesity is associated with a broad range of complications including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia, sleep apnoea, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancers, which significantly impair quality of life. Obesity and its related complications place a considerable financial burden on Australia. In 2014-15, the direct and indirect costs of Obesity were estimated at $ billion [2]. This statement has been developed by a working group with representatives from the Australian Diabetes Society, the Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society and the Obesity Surgery Society of Australian and New Zealand.

The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm . Introduction . Obesity is complex and multia -factorial chronic disease with genetic, environmental, physiological and

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