Mallik, R;
Carpenter, J;
Zalin, A;
(2023)
Assessment of obesity.
Clinical Medicine
, 23
(4)
pp. 299-303.
10.7861/clinmed.2023-0148.
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Abstract
Obesity is a chronic, progressive and relapsing disease, characterised by the presence of abnormal or excess adiposity that impairs health and social wellbeing. It is associated with obesity-related disease complications, health inequalities and premature death. Clinical evaluation of obesity requires a thorough history and examination. Assessment should focus not only on anthropometric measurements, but also on the mental, metabolic, mechanical and monetary impact of adiposity, including multiple health conditions. Increased awareness and knowledge will help reduce weight stigma and biases. A focused non-judgemental assessment will help guide further investigations, timely referral and management.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Assessment of obesity |
| Location: | England |
| DOI: | 10.7861/clinmed.2023-0148 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2023-0148 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | BMI, assessment of obesity, obesity, overweight, weight stigma |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine > Experimental and Translational Medicine |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10175423 |
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