Why Australia needs to define obesity as a chronic condition

Why Australia needs to define obesity as a chronic condition

Abstract Background In Australia people with a diagnosed chronic condition can be managed on unique funded care plans that allow the recruitment of a multidisciplinary team to assist in setting treatment goals and adequate follow up. In contrast to the World Health Organisation, the North American a...

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Main Authors: C. A. Opie, H. M. Haines, K. E. Ervin, K. Glenister, D. Pierce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Chronic condition
Australia
Care plan
Treatment management
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4434-1

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