| Autor: |
Søren, Toubro, Arne V, Astrup |
| Rok vydání: |
2010 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Ugeskrift for laeger. 172(7) |
| ISSN: |
1603-6824 |
| Popis: |
The prevalence of overweight and obesity exceed 50% in many European countries. Obesity is responsible for 2-8% of all health costs and 10-13% of all deaths in Europe. Only a fraction of patients obtain a medically relevant weight loss of 5-10% through lifestyle intervention. Surgery is limited to severe obesity and is very costly; therefore pharmaceuticals are a relevant alternative. Such treatment is hampered by the lack of official guidelines and a relatively limited effect compared to the expectations of patients as well as medical staff. Guidelines and official subsidies are debated. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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