Open AccessDoctors have a limited role in managing obesity
Author(s) -
Moyez Jiwa,
Catherine Krejany,
Epi Kanjo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of health design
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2206-785X
DOI - 10.21853/jhd.2021.128
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , obesity , action (physics) , work (physics) , health care , medicine , public relations , political science , business , engineering , history , law , mechanical engineering , physics , archaeology , quantum mechanics
Obesity management is one of the greatest challenges in medicine. While the obesity epidemic continues to grow, there is increasing pressure on doctors to do more to curb these trends. National bodies offer guidelines and action plans; however, these miss the mark within the constraints of modern practice. While urgent change is needed to combat the health challenges that global obesity raises, medical practice is generally ill-equipped to make an effective change for patients. Significant innovation is needed to be able to deliver strategies that will work in a healthcare context.