How do health services view their role in the prevention of obesity?
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Pearce, ClaireAbstract
A major risk factor for many chronic diseases is being obese. The role of general practice in obesity prevention is well described and there is emerging evidence regarding interventions that could be incorporated into other parts of the health system. However, despite the evidence, prevention activity is not routinely integrated into health services.A major risk factor for many chronic diseases is being obese. The role of general practice in obesity prevention is well described and there is emerging evidence regarding interventions that could be incorporated into other parts of the health system. However, despite the evidence, prevention activity is not routinely integrated into health services.
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Date
2017-07-27Publisher
University of SydneyDepartment, Discipline or Centre
Menzies Centre for Health PolicyShare