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ob0002cd2.3 | Case Discussions: Complex Clinical Cases 2 | OU2020

Significant weight loss, co-morbidity improvement and reduced health risk-factors after treatment at a multidisciplinary weight management clinic in a university hospital in Sydney, Australia

Rock Zoe , Chen Juliana , Jacques Joanna , Namboodiri Divya , Champion Bernard , Lord Reginald , Preda Veronica

Background: Obesity is a global epidemic causing significant burdens on the health systems and economic productivity of most countries. In Australia it is estimated that 66% of the population is overweight or obese, similar to rates in the UK. The multidisciplinary approach to weight management has been developed in response to the growing demand for effective, evidence-based weight management services for people with complex health care requirements. This approach aims to fac...