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The government #obesity strategy. You will see many press releases responding during the day, some of which I contributed to; but I will list my views in separate tweets in a thread below @ObesityAPPG @UK_ASO @EASOobesity @ObesityUK_org @ECPObesity https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-obesity-strategy-unveiled-as-country-urged-to-lose-weight-to-beat-coronavirus-covid-19-and-protect-the-nhs
This is a very welcome step from the government and any policy that reduce the burden of #obesity obesity is very welcome. But this step fall short of a whole system approach that addressed the multiple factors contributing to obesity simultaneously
#obesity is multi factorial and results from complex interactions between variety of biological, environmental & societal factors. Addressing these multiple factors is key to prevent obesity and treat people who already developed obesity.
It is also important that any #obesity policy taken does not worsen inequalities, which are major contributor to the obesity epidemic that we currently have.
https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/247638/obesity-090514.pdf
https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/247638/obesity-090514.pdf
It is also important that any action is taken is considered within the context of the experiences of people living with #obesity https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(20)30236-9/fulltext
However, most of the policy announced today is aimed at #obesity prevention rather than treatment. These steps will do little for people with severe obesity (BMI >=40, 3.6% of the UK population). So it is important the prevention & treatment are done simultaneously
So we look forward to the details about what expanding in NHS weight management services are planned to provide treatment to people living with #obesity . We believe that improved access to all treatment options is needed
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/treatment/#:~:text=You%20may%20need%20to%20exercise,minutes%20of%20activity%20each%20day.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/treatment/#:~:text=You%20may%20need%20to%20exercise,minutes%20of%20activity%20each%20day.
It is also important to acknowledge that support for #obesity is needed (regardless of treatment modality) as long term strategy & not short term quick fix. Obesity is a chronic disease & should be treated as such (like hypertension etc) @EASOobesity
https://cdn.easo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/16195031/Abd-Tahrani-Obesity-As-A-Disease.pdf
https://cdn.easo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/16195031/Abd-Tahrani-Obesity-As-A-Disease.pdf
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