Medical Care for Obese Patients
Approximately 32 percent of adults in the United States are obese, up from 23 percent a decade ago. The U.S. Government considers obesity to be one of the most serious health concerns facing the nation. As prevalence rates continue to rise, almost all health care providers can expect to encounter obese patients in their practices. This fact sheet offers practical tips for overcoming the challenges unique to providing optimal care to patients who are obese, independent of weight-loss treatment.
- Obesity and Body Mass Index
- Challenges in Treating Obese Patients
- Providing Optimal Medical Care to Obese Patients
- Body Mass Index Table
- Additional Reading From the Weight-control Information Network
- Additional Reading
- Additional Patient Information
- Medical Supplies and Equipment
- Advocacy and Policy Organizations
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Caring for North Chicago Suburbs areas - Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette, Deerfield, Winnetka, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Kenilworth, Northfield and Glencoe.
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Offering weight loss program through bariatric medicine without bariatric surgery
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Board Certified Internists, world class Internal Medicine Physicians and ABBM certified bariatrician
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Providing Leading edge Comprehensive Personalized Quality care.
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Treating patients with Professionalism, Trust, Respect, Courtesy and Dignity.