Obesity

Med Clin North Am. 1998 Jan;82(1):161-81. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70599-x.

Abstract

Obesity is a chronic disease, which similar to diabetes and hypertension, requires long-term treatment. The patient must be willing to make major changes in eating habits, lifestyle, and physical activity to achieve long-lasting results.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Appetite Depressants / administration & dosage
  • Behavior
  • Body Mass Index
  • Diet, Reducing
  • Exercise
  • Female
  • Fenfluramine / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Obesity* / epidemiology
  • Obesity* / psychology
  • Obesity* / therapy
  • Phentermine / administration & dosage
  • Risk Factors
  • Weight Loss*

Substances

  • Appetite Depressants
  • Fenfluramine
  • Phentermine