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Obesity Care Lags Behind Advances in Treatment

A 2026 expert perspective highlights system-level gaps in care delivery

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    88% of individuals with obesity face stigma affecting care.

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    Dependence on BMI hinders effective obesity diagnosis.

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    9 major challenges in current obesity care identified.

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    Individualized treatment targets recommended.

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    Economic impacts of obesity on productivity noted.

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    Advanced treatment options are underused.

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    Stigma persists in healthcare settings.

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    Need for obesity to be treated as a chronic disease emphasized.

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Obesity Care Lags Behind Advances in Treatment

  • by Kerri Miller

  • March 20, 2026

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