Clinical Approach to Obesity in Primary Care

Abstract

Obesity is a multifactorial and multisystemic pathogenic condition that causes an increased risk of many diseases. As one of the major causes of preventable deaths, it also heavily features among the leading health problems worldwide. One of the main purposes of primary care is to prevent the development of obesity disease. Lifestyle changes, diet, and exercise programs to be made within the scope of primary care are some of the necessary interventions for an effective struggle. Primary care is a key point considering obesity and the pathological conditions caused by obesity. This review article presents the existing clinical approach to obesity in primary care.