Epidemiology of adult obesity

RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Healthcare providers should recognise and treat obesity as a chronic disease, caused by abnormal or excess body fat accumulation (adiposity) that impairs health, with increased risk of premature morbidity and mortality (Level 2b, Grade B). 2. The development of evidence-informed s...

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Published in:South African medical journal Vol. 115; no. 10b; p. e3616
Main Authors: Goedecke, J H, Hellig, J, Conradie-Smit, M, May, W, Cois, A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 04.11.2025
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Guideline
Obesity
South Africa
ISSN:0256-9574, 2078-5135
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Summary:RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Healthcare providers should recognise and treat obesity as a chronic disease, caused by abnormal or excess body fat accumulation (adiposity) that impairs health, with increased risk of premature morbidity and mortality (Level 2b, Grade B). 2. The development of evidence-informed strategies at the health system and policy level should be directed at managing obesity in adults (Level 2b, Grade B). 3. Continued longitudinal national and regional surveillance of obesity that includes self-reported and measured data (i.e. heights, weights, waist circumferences) should be conducted on a regular basis (Level 2b, Grade B).
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2025.v115i9b.3616