2014 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Overweight and Obesity in Korea
Endocrinology and Metabolism
;
: 405-409, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-126659
ABSTRACT
The dramatic increase in the prevalence of obesity and its accompanying comorbidities are major health concerns in Korea. Obesity is defined as a body mass index > or =25 kg/m2 in Korea. Current estimates are that 32.8% of adults are obese 36.1% of men and 29.7% of women. The prevalence of being overweight and obese in national surveys is increasing steadily. Early detection and the proper management of obesity are urgently needed. Weight loss of 5% to 10% is the standard goal. In obese patients, control of cardiovascular risk factors deserves the same emphasis as weight-loss therapy. Since obesity is multifactorial, proper care of obesity requires a coordinated multidisciplinary treatment team, as a single intervention is unlikely to modify the incidence or natural history of obesity.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Weight Loss
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Body Mass Index
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Comorbidity
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Incidence
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Natural History
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Overweight
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Korea
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Obesity
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Practice guideline
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Incidence study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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