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Epidemiology of adult obesity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Healthcare providers should recognise and treat obesity as a chronic disease, caused by abnormal or excess body fat accumulation (adiposity) that impairs health, with increased risk of premature morbidity and mortality (Level 2b, Grade B). 2. The development of evidence-informed strategies at the health system and policy level should be directed at managing obesity in adults (Level 2b, Grade B). 3. Continued longitudinal national and regional surveillance of obesity that includes self-reported and measured data (i.e. heights, weights, waist circumferences) should be conducted on a regular basis (Level 2b, Grade B).

Source: South African Medical Journal

DOI: 10.7196/samj.2025.v115i9b.3616

Authors: J H Goedecke, J Hellig, M Conradie-Smit, W May, A Cois

Institutions: South African Medical Research Council, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Hospital, University of Cape Town

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $311