Taking Aim at Obesity: Strategies for Effective and Equitable Management in Primary Care Practice
Taking Aim at Obesity: Strategies for Effective and Equitable Management in Primary Care Practice
Interactive Practice Guide
Obesity is a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and other serious health complications. In the United States, approximately 40% of adults have obesity and although expert guidelines offer recommendations for optimal management of patients with overweight and obesity, gaps persist. The variables contributing to this are multifactorial, hindering long-term management and leading to undertreatment.
These challenges are further amplified for patients being treated in primary care settings and community health centers that provide care to the most high-risk and underinsured patients in the United States. These providers face increased workloads, financial challenges, and provider burnout, which can further exacerbate inequities in care access.
To support primary care providers in efficiently and effectively improving evidence-based obesity management for all patients, this practice guide synthesizes strategies tested in a real-world setting and frames educational and practical content in an adaptable and sustainable manner so learners can easily model best practices in their own clinical setting.
Faculty: Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, Silvana Pannain, MD
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Expiration Date: August 07, 2026
