Audit of the diagnosis and management of adult obesity in a Maltese general practice

Malta medical journal

David Sammut¹  Jason Bonnici¹  Daniel Sammut¹ 

关键词: Obesity;    adult;    general practice;    diagnosis;    management;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: University of Malta * Medical School

【 摘 要 】

Obesity is an escalating health problem all over the world. Unfortunately, Malta lies on the upper end of the spectrum of mean population BMI (body-mass index). Family doctors are well placed to identify cases of obesity and offer health education, medication, follow-up and referral when necessary to help their clients lose weight. They can also help prevent obesity and its complications. The authors, who work in the southern harbour area of Malta, carried out an audit of the diagnosis and management of adult obesity within their Group Practice during the year 2010. The performance of the Practice vis-à-vis obesity in adults is compared to the standards set by the European Practice Guidelines for the Management of Obesity (2008), and recommendations made.

【 授权许可】

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