Year: 2026
Type: review
Abstract: Obesity is a multifactorial condition posing an escalating public health burden in South Africa, where access to effective, evidence-based interventions remains constrained. This overview describes the South African adaptation of the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline, contextualized through locoregional evidence to provide pragmatic, setting-appropriate recommendations and culminating in a comprehensive 18-chapter guideline. Key areas of uncertainty - including HIV-associated weight trajectories and culturally specific perspectives on obesity - are acknowledged, with guidance offered where evidence permits. This guideline addresses a critical gap in culturally responsive, resource-sensitive obesity management within the African healthcare context.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology
Authors: Marli Conradie-Smit, Wayne May, Clayton Arendse, Jason Bantjes, Zaheer Bayat, Elna Barnard, Sindeep Bhana, Nomathemba Chandiwana, Annibale Cois, Paula N. Diab, Zodwa Dire, Virginia R. Fourie, Julia H. Goedecke, Jocelyn Hellig, Zachary Koto, Kathleen Mawson, Makama Andries Monyeki, Angela Murphy, Christina Nieuwoudt, Marisa Noeth, Nicole Pearce, Joanna Skelton, Thinus (JGM) Smit, Sanjeev Sockalingam, Francois H. van Zyl, Jeanne Lubbe
Institutions: Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Hospital, South African Medical Research Council, University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand, Helen Joseph Hospital, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, University of Pretoria, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Dr George Mukhari Hospital, North-West University, Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital, University Health Network, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W7221469627