Review of Current Guidelines for the Treatment of Obesity
Obesity is the most common metabolic disease that has become a serious health problem in both developed and developing countries. Proper treatment of obesity should primarily include the use of an appropriate diet and lifestyle modification. In addition, pharmacotherapy is also used, and in some cases surgical treatment[1]. Before deciding on the choice of obesity treatment method, the cause and severity of the disease, the patient’s general health condition, including the complications of obesity, and the goals of treatment should be taken into consideration. It is also necessary to take into account the patient’s level of involvement in the treatment process and ensure that the patient fully understands and accepts the proposed therapeutic method[2].
Keywords: obesity, diet, exercises, BMI, pharmacotherapy, laparoscopy
