The content of the past decade's (1977–1988) most popular films is analyzed for trends in portrayals of multiple health practices (cigarette smoking, over‐the‐counter or prescription drug use, illegal drug use. alcohol consumption, leisure‐time physical activity, and poor eating habits) as well as model characteristics and consequences associated with health‐related lifestyle. The results reveal a recent upsurge in depictions of several risky habits, yet few portrayals of direct adverse consequences. There was a particular tendency for males and minorities to be shown engaged in behaviors detrimental to their health. The social learning, public health, and social policy implications of these findings are discussed.

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Obesity is a significant public health issue in the US constituting an independent risk factor for morbidity and mortality as well as complicating the management of other medical conditions. Yet, traditionally most physicians receive little training in evidence-based obesity interventions. Previous literature suggests many physicians believe they do not have effective tools to address obesity and/or that obesity management is not within their scope of practice. Given the new emphasis from NIH and AAFP urging physicians to conceptualize and treat obesity as a chronic medical condition, we examined obesity-related knowledge and practices among military and civilian primary care physicians. Results were similar across these two physician groups in suggesting many physicians still may be ill-prepared to manage obesity in the primary care setting. Implications for patient care and future research are discussed.

Obesity and its cardiometabolic comorbidities are on a skyrocketing trajectory with ominous public health implications. Focusing on primary care as a microcosm of the broader obesity crisis, this review discusses considerations for the prevention and management of obesity and its associated risks.