Adult obesity treatment and prevention: A trans-agency commentary on the research landscape, gaps, and future opportunities.
Obes Rev
; 25(9): e13769, 2024 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38830619
ABSTRACT
Given the high and growing prevalence of obesity among adults in the United States, obesity treatment and prevention are important topics in biomedical and public health research. Although researchers recognize the significance of this problem, much remains unknown about safe and effective prevention and treatment of obesity in adults. In response to the worsening obesity epidemic and the many unknowns regarding the disease, a group of key scientific and program staff members of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal and non-government agencies gathered virtually in September 2021 to discuss the current state of obesity research, research gaps, and opportunities for future research in adult obesity prevention and treatment. The current article synthesizes presentations given by attendees and shares their organizations' current initiatives and identified gaps and opportunities. By integrating the information discussed in the meeting and current initiatives, we identify potential targets and overlapping priorities for future research, including health equity and disparities in obesity, the heterogeneity of obesity, and the use of technological and innovative approaches in interventions.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Obesity
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Obes Rev
Journal subject:
METABOLISMO
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United kingdom