Perspectives on the management of overweight and obesity
Abstract
While obesity prevalence is similar in men and women, men are less likely to participate in weight-loss programs•Women and men differ in their biology, social roles, and their position in the community•New models of obesity management are needed to account for gender differences and broader social and environmental factors.While obesity prevalence is similar in men and women, men are less likely to participate in weight-loss programs•Women and men differ in their biology, social roles, and their position in the community•New models of obesity management are needed to account for gender differences and broader social and environmental factors.
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Journal Title
Case Reports in Women's Health
Volume
22
Copyright Statement
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Subject
Public Health and Health Services
Clinical communication
Gender
Intervention
Men
Overweight and obesity