What is it about?
A reflection on obesity and why the rate continues to rise despite numerous health initiatives. Perhaps conversations led by the Health Visitor, with continuation of care and a longitudinal approach that removes the stigma of obesity and normalises the importance of obesity prevention from birth as a health need is the way forward.
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Why is it important?
COVID19 has demonstrated the poorer outcomes for the overweight and obese. Obesity can no longer be regarded as a benign health issue.
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This page is a summary of: Obesity: A 21st-century dilemma, Journal of Health Visiting, February 2018, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/johv.2018.6.2.68.
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