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ECO 2022 — Referral to weight management programs by primary care physicians remains dismal

Pavankumar Kamat   |   Conference Report   |   11 May 2022
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Takeaway

  • A mere 3% of adults with overweight or obesity in England are referred to specialist weight management programs by their primary care physician.

Why this matters

  • Primary care physicians have a crucial role in identifying individuals with overweight and obesity and facilitating access to weight management interventions, including bariatric surgery....

          

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