Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Knowledge into Action Against Obesity
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Epidemiology of Obesity:
Investigates the prevalence, risk factors, and trends related to obesity across various populations and demographics. - Clinical Interventions and Treatments:
Explores various clinical practices, including pharmacological treatments, surgical interventions, and behavioral therapies for managing obesity. - Metabolic and Physiological Mechanisms:
Examines the biological underpinnings of obesity, including metabolic syndrome, endocrine functions, and genetic factors influencing body weight. - Impact of Obesity on Comorbidities:
Analyzes the relationship between obesity and comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders. - Public Health and Policy:
Focuses on the development and assessment of public health initiatives and policies aimed at obesity prevention and management. - Childhood and Adolescent Obesity:
Addresses specific challenges and strategies related to obesity in children and adolescents, including prevention programs and treatment efficacy.
Trending and Emerging
- Personalized Medicine in Obesity:
A growing number of studies focus on personalized approaches to obesity treatment, emphasizing tailored interventions based on individual patient profiles. - Longitudinal Studies on Weight Change:
Increasing interest in longitudinal studies that track weight change over time and its implications for long-term health outcomes. - Impact of COVID-19 on Obesity:
Significant research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected obesity rates, treatment access, and health outcomes has emerged, reflecting the ongoing relevance of this public health crisis. - Psychosocial Factors in Weight Management:
There is a rising focus on the psychological aspects of obesity, including stigma, mental health, and the role of social determinants in weight management. - Technological Interventions:
Emerging themes include the use of technology, such as digital health apps and telemedicine, in obesity treatment and management.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Dieting Approaches:
Research surrounding conventional dieting methods appears to be decreasing as newer, more holistic approaches to weight management gain popularity. - Solely Surgical Interventions:
Papers exclusively focused on surgical methods without consideration of multidisciplinary approaches to obesity treatment are becoming less common. - Static Epidemiological Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies that only report descriptive epidemiological data without exploring interventions or implications for practice.
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