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American journal of public health
May, 1999;89 (5): 764-7.

Weight loss counseling by health care providers.

H Nawaz, M L Adams, D L Katz
Author Information
  1. H Nawaz: Department of Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT 06418, USA. haqnawaz@pol.net
PMID: 10224993 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.89.5.764

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study explores the pattern of weight loss counseling by health care providers in Connecticut and the associated weight loss efforts by patients.
METHODS: Data from the 1994 Connecticut Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey were analyzed to determine (1) the frequency of weight management counseling by health care providers of overweight adults with and without additional cardiovascular risk factors and (2) the current weight loss practices of overweight subjects.
RESULTS: Only 29% of all overweight respondents and fewer than half with additional cardiovascular risk factors, reported that they had been counseled to lose weight.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest a need for more counseling of overweight persons, especially those with cardiovascular disease risk factors.

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MeSH Term

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Cardiovascular Diseases
Connecticut
Counseling
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Personnel
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Needs Assessment
Obesity
Patient Education as Topic
Population Surveillance
Practice Patterns, Physicians'
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Weight Loss
Journal Article
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