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pptxP. A. Dyson
University of Oxford. OCDEM, Churchill Hospital Oxford. Oxfordshire. UK
Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism 12: 941-946, 2010
Background
The global incidence and prevalence of obesity contine to increase
Obesity is associated with many chronic diseases
Weight loss is very important
Lifestyle interventions include diet, exercise and psychological intervention
Introduction
Obesity poses one of the greatest public health challenges for the 21st century
Different societies and cultures exhibit differences in obesity prevalence
In the UK, approximately two-thirds of the adult population of England are either overweight or obese. In addition, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is increasing
Introduction
Implications of Obesity
Obesity has implications for both the individual and society
For the individual, obesity is associated with and increased risk of mortality, shortening life and increased morbidity
Obesity also has a wider cost for society
