Updates in Medical and Surgical Weight Loss.
Melissa G DavisBethany D SandersPublished in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2024)
The number of individuals with obesity is at an all-time high, and the rate of obesity continues to climb each year. Obesity is a chronic disease with widespread effects throughout the body. Midwives and perinatal care providers need an understanding of the etiology, pathophysiology, and interventions for obesity. A review of evidence-based diet and lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgical procedures is presented.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- metabolic syndrome
- roux en y gastric bypass
- insulin resistance
- gastric bypass
- weight gain
- type diabetes
- high fat diet induced
- healthcare
- physical activity
- palliative care
- glycemic control
- cardiovascular disease
- pregnant women
- obese patients
- body mass index
- quality improvement
- pain management