CONCLUSION
Obesity around the world and in the United States continues to be a major problem. Researchers have learned a great deal over the past several years about the pathogenesis and contributing factors involved in the development of obesity, and as a result, have a much better understanding of this chronic disease. However, despite these efforts, the problem persists and continues to grow.
Of great concern is the need for healthcare providers to become aware of their own biases and the socially accepted stigma surrounding overweight and obesity, much as those efforts were and are continuing to be made regarding issues of mental health. Overweight and obesity require healthcare professionals to take an active role in the prevention of obesity and treatment for those who live with this disease, and to learn that compassion, empathy, and patience are necessary to become a positive force against this modern public health concern.
RESOURCES
Adult obesity facts (CDC)
BMI calculator (U.S. DHHS)
Childhood obesity facts (CDC)
Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Pediatric growth charts (CDC)
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