Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in obesity

ob0001p27 | (1) | UKCO2019

Why does attrition to Weight Management Interventions differ with deprivation and does it have anything to do with equity?

Drew Kevin , Sparkes Andrew C , Griffiths Claire , Radley Duncan

Background: Weight management interventions (WMI) focus on behaviour change at the individual level based on a behavioural model of choice that assumes information drives behaviour (model of responsibilisation). Attrition is often low, and concerns have been raised about interventions widening health inequalities.One policy-based approach proposed to achieve equity is proportionate universalism. This balances targeted and universal population health appr...