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 >> WHAT FOR
WHOM ?
Warning: this simple questionnaire
cannot, and must not be interpreted as a medical consultation. You want to know
what are the different options available for the treatment of obesity. For this,
you have to provide two parameters:
- the weight in kilograms
- the height
in meters
With these you can determine your Body Mass Index
or BMI: weight in kilograms divided by height in square meters. The result will
give the basis for an initial therapeutic orientation. This is, however, the
first step in evaluation and is not enough on its own to lead to a therapeutic
decision. |
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Others factors should be taken into account
to reach a therapeutic decision :
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Age: over 18, over 40, and over
60 |
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The time elapsed since the onset of obesity,
and factors that contributed to obesity: childhood; adolescence ;
pregnancy ; external factors (e.g. diseases, injury, giving up sport
activities or smoking, emotional stress etc.) |
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The date at which the last significant
weight-loss (i.e. more than 5 kilos) was achieved: less than 6 months ago,
6 to 12 months, 1 to 3 years, more than 3 years.
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These factors will play an important part in
helping the physician chose between therapeutic alternatives. These elements
should anyway be asked for during a visit for
weight-loss | | | |
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