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The Disease of Obesity: Pathophysiology and Management | On-Demand Webinar by Rockpointe
Zoom
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
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On-demand Webcourse

1 Credit hour of CME approved by the AAPA

Dates available: November 1, 2021, February 1, 2022 and June 1, 2022

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Obesity is a growing public health crisis in the United States, with the current prevalence of obesity among US adults of 42.4%. In 2013 the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease. The Obesity Society and the Obesity Medicine Association have also issued statements defining obesity as a disease. Unfortunately, most clinicians have received little or no education about obesity. Obesity management strategies begin with lifestyle changes and counseling, if needed the addition of pharmacotherapy, and if these measures are ineffective, referral to an obesity medicine specialist and possibly referral to a metabolic and bariatric surgeon. However, many patients are not offered these recommended management strategies.

The educational program “The Disease of Obesity: Pathophysiology and Management” will provide clinicians with a greater understanding of obesity as a disease, including its etiology and physiologic effects, and management strategies, including the efficacy and safety of anti-obesity medications and how and when to incorporate them into individualized management plans.

AGENDA
Welcome and Introduction
Obesity: Causes and Effects
Pharmacotherapy for Obesity
Q&A Session

 

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