Obesity [body mass index (BMI) >=30 kg/m2] is common in many parts of the world, especially in the established market … overweight (BMI 25 to 30 kg/m2). The prevalence of obesity seems to be increasing in most parts of the world, even in areas where … obesity used to be rare. A waist circumference greater than 102cm in men and 88cm in women may be a more sensible …

amount of walking may slow down, although not prevent, weight regain. Walking studies among people with obesity do not … walking for the management of obesity, which is 150-200 min/wk (25-30 min/day or 3500 steps/day added above the basal … management of obesity. …

Obesity has a significant impact on both morbidity and mortality, as well as an individual's capacity to live a full … and active life. Traditionally, outcome measures in obesity treatments have emphasised physiological variables such as … life (HRQOL) are used to address the patient's point of view on whether obesity treatment has adequately enhanced …

Although modest, sustained weight loss can decrease the risks of morbidity and mortality associated with obesity …, medical approaches to the treatment of obesity can be very expensive and time-consuming. Adjunctive use of appetite … effective in obesity management. Self-help, work-site programmes, proprietary and lifestyle programmes may be of benefit. For …

; therefore, identification of patients likely to be frequent users of medical visits is required. Obesity has not often been used …

maintenance. Despite intensive investigation, pharmacological therapy for obesity is not yet fully satisfactory: current drugs are … recommended only for selected patients, and should be used together with behavioural modification. Obesity surgery is the therapy … of choice for some selected cases with severe or morbid obesity. …