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Addressing Obesity: Effective Communication Strategies for Health Professionals

Obesity is a significant public health issue, affecting over 97 million adults in the U.S., making up more than 50% of the adult population. This includes 11 million suffering from morbid obesity, leading to increased risks of heart disease and disability. As healthcare providers, it's crucial to address this sensitive topic with empathy and understanding. This guide offers strategies for discussing obesity with patients, highlights the importance of addressing underlying causes like diet and lifestyle, and encourages a supportive approach to health management.

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Addressing Obesity: Effective Communication Strategies for Health Professionals

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  1. Obesity is Here to Stay and Not Going Away: How to Discuss This Potentially Sensitive Clinical Issue with Your Patients JEREMY CLORENE, PH.D. Lead Psychologist Advocate Weight Management 565 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 102 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 c 847-877-1331

  2. An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese. That figure represents more than 50% of the American adult population. Of this group, 11 million adults suffer from morbid obesity (100 pounds over weight). CDC

  3. Heart Disease DeathsEach year, about 600,000 people die of heart disease (#1) Heart Attacks Per year 715,000 people in U.S. have a heart attack. • About 190,000 people who have survived a heart attack go on to have another. Nearly 8 million people in the United States (3%) have had a heart attack. Disability Three most common causes: arthritis or rheumatism (affecting an estimated 8.6 million persons) back or spine problems (7.6 million), heart trouble (3.0 million)

  4. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES),

  5. WHY THE TREND? • 1970’S “FAT FREE FALACY” RESULTED IN MORE CARBS/SUGAR (TASTE) • CARBS/SUGAR ARE YUMMY, CHEAP, AND ADDICTING…AND BTW…MAKES US FAT!

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