摘要
Nearly 50% of the population is overweight. Thus, ever physician is confronted with patients who are overweigh or obese.
The pathophysiology of obesity is complex and brings into play many mechanisms; gaining weight is not just overeating and lack of will!
A physician must be able to identify patients who should b recommanded to lose weight; he should also be able to guide the patients through the available ressources.
Physicians must accept obese patients with respect and avoid discriminating against obese people.
- 出版日期2014-2