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Conversations about obesity need to be realistic and informed (Letters)

  • Elizabeth Sturgiss*
  • , Jason Agostino
  • , Gavin Smith
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In response to the Ewald et al article ‘Quantifying the benefits and harms of various preventive health activities’ (AJGP December 2018),1 we would like to comment on the benefits and harms attributed to weight loss. Tools to aid discussion about preventive health activities are welcome. But while the article provides useful information for health service prioritisation, it is of limited assistance for discussing individual risk with patients as risk is presented as a population-based statistic.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)247-248
Number of pages2
JournalAustralian Journal of General Practice
Volume48
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - May 2019
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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